I.C.I. SECTION PROVINCIAL COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
INDEX
STANDARD ARTICLES
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Title Page
Preamble
Article No.
Definitions
Recognition
Geographic Scope
Safety
Payment of Wages
Holidays
Lay-off
Voluntary Termination - Discharge
Trade or Work Jurisdiction
Management Rights
Sub-Contracting
Union Security
U.A. Business Representative
No Strike, No Lock-out
Joint Conference Board
Provincial Joint Board
Grievance Procedure
Arbitration
Government Legislation
Ontario Pipe Trades Council Promotion Fund
Welder’s Qualifications and Testing
Foremen
Canadian and International Training Funds
Fabrication
I.C.I. Contractors
MIAC/Local Amendments Process
Pneumatic Controls
Pay Equity
Deemed Assignment of Compensation
Continuation of Benefit Coverage
Employment Equity
Special Condition Hours of Work
Flexibility in Scheduling Work Hours
Denovo
Apprentice Wages and Benefits
Hiring and Mobility
Travel Free Zone
Hours of Work
Employees Fully Qualified
Funds Remittance Process/Penalties
UA Standard For Excellence
COMMON ARTICLES IN APPENDICES
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Hiring
Show-up Time
Job Stewards
Work Break
Job Site Accommodation
Tools
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Emergency Repairs
Hours of Work
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Foremen
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Vacation & Statutory Holiday Pay
Welfare Fund
Pension Fund
Training Fund
S.U.B.
Industry Fund
Union Field Dues
Travel Allowance
Board Allowance
APPENDICES
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Zone 1
Thunder Bay
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Zone 2
Sault Ste. Marie
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Zone 3
Sudbury
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Zone 4
Windsor
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Zone 5
Sarnia
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Zone 6
London
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Zone 7
Kitchener
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Zone 8
Niagara
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Zone 9
Hamilton
9A Zone 9A
Brantford
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Zone 10
Barrie
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Zone 11
Toronto
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Zone 12
Kingston
12W Zone 12W Oshawa-Peterborough-Belleville
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Ottawa
13A Zone 13A Renfrew
13B Zone 13B
Cornwall
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Pneumatic Controls
Local 628
Local 508
Local 800
Local 552
Local 663
Local 593
Local 527
Local 666
Local 67
Local 67
Local 599
Local 46
Local 221
Local 463
Local 71
Local 71
Local 819
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LETTERS OF UNDERSTANDING
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ADDRESSES FOR AFFILIATED BARGAINING AGENCIES
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ADDRESSES FOR LOCAL CONTRIBUTORS
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WAGE SCHEDULES
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ONTARIO PROVINCIAL
COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
The MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION ONTARIO
OF THE FIRST PART
and
The ONTARIO PIPE TRADES COUNCIL OF THE UNITED ASSOCIATION OF
JOURNEYMEN AND APPRENTICES OF THE PLUMBING AND PIPE FITTING
INDUSTRY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, hereinafter called the Council.
OF THE SECOND PART
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 28, 2007
DURATION OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall be effective from May 28, 2007 and shall remain in effect until the
30th day of April 2010 and thereafter from year to year unless it is terminated by either
party giving to the other party written notice that the Agreement shall be amended or
terminated on the 30th day of April 2010.
Such notice shall be given within ninety (90) days of, and not less than sixty (60) days
prior to, the 30th day of April 2010.
1.9 "Applicable Benefits" means Vacation and Statutory Holiday Pay and all Travel
Allowances, Travel Time, Board Allowance and all other monetary benefits within this
Collective Agreement.
1.10 The "Provincial Board" means the Provincial Joint Board.
1.11 "Board" means a Local Joint Conference Board as provided for in Article 15 hereof.
1.12 "Policy Grievance" means all grievances other than those arising under Article 15.6.
ARTICLE 2 - RECOGNITION
2.1 The Association agrees to recognize the Council as the sole collective bargaining
agent for all employees of the Contractors as defined in Definition 1.8 in the Industrial,
Commercial and Institutional Sector and the Electrical Power Systems Sector of the
construction industry in the Province of Ontario save and except work covered by a
collective agreement between the United Association and EPSCA.
2.2 The Council agrees to recognize the Association as the sole collective bargaining
agent for all Contractors as defined in Definition 1.3 in the Industrial, Commercial and
Institutional Sector and the Electrical Power Systems Sector of the construction industry
in the Province of Ontario save and except work covered by a collective agreement
between the United Association and EPSCA.
ARTICLE 3 - GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE
PURPOSE AND INTENT
WHEREAS the parties hereto desire:
to promote the business of the plumbing, heating, pipe fitting and gas fitting industry;
to ensure a standard of excellence and efficiency in the industry for the protection of the
public;
to establish and maintain fair conditions for those engaged in the industry;
to settle differences which may arise between the parties hereto; and to maintain industrial
peace.
ARTICLE 1 - DEFINITIONS
1.1 "Association" means the Mechanical Contractors Association Ontario and any
successor or assign.
1.2 "Council" means the Ontario Pipe Trades Council of the United Association of
Journeymen and Apprentices of Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States
and Canada and any successor or assign.
1.3 "Contractor" means an employer and any successor or assigns performing Mechanical
work under the terms of this Collective Agreement in the Industrial, Commercial and
Institutional Sector and the Electrical Power Systems Sector of the construction industry
in the Province of Ontario save and except work covered by a collective agreement
between the United Association and the Electrical Power Systems Construction
Association (“EPSCA”).
1.4 "Union" means a UA local union having geographical jurisdiction over a particular
area and any successor or assign.
1.5 "Zone Association" means the Mechanical Contractors Association operating within
the geographic jurisdiction of a Local Union.
1.6 "Member" means any member of the United Association of Journeymen and
Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada.
1.7 "U.A." or "United Association" means the United Association of Journeymen and
Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada.
1.8 "Employee" means a qualified and/or Certified Journeyman or Apprentice employed
by a Contractor as a plumber, steamfitter, pipefitter, gasfitter, welder, and apprentice
thereof, or job foreman.
3.1 This is a Provincial Agreement within the meaning of the Labour Relations Act of
Ontario and as such applies to the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Sector of
the Construction Industry.
The parties to this Agreement recognize the historical divisions of the province into
geographic areas within which the unionized sector of the Mechanical Contracting
Industry is represented for certain matters by local trade associations and by local unions
of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting
Industry of the United States and Canada.
3.2 As set forth in the following:
For:
3.21 MCA Zone 1, Thunder Bay - UA Local Union 628.
This Agreement shall be applicable to and effective within the geographic jurisdictional
area and scope defined as follows:
"in the Districts of Thunder Bay, Rainy River, Kenora, including the Patricia Portion and
that part of the Districts of Algoma, Sudbury and Cochrane lying north of the 48th
parallel of latitude and west of the 82nd degree west meridian of longitude (excluding the
area that is east of the 86 degree 15' longitude line and south of the 49 degree latitude
line) in the industrial, commercial and institutional sector in the construction industry".
3.22 MCA Zone 2, Sault Ste. Marie - UA Local Union 508.
a. This Agreement shall be applicable to and effective within the present geographic
jurisdictional area of Local Union 508.
To the East - 8 km east of the 83 degree longitude line.
To the North - 49 degrees latitude line.
To the West - the 86 degree 15' longitude line.
To the South - International boundary line.
b. It is agreed that should either party wish to change or add any U.A. Jurisdictional areas
or any M.C.A.O. Zones, that the party desiring such change shall advise the other party
not later than ninety (90) days prior to termination of this Agreement, and that the parties
shall meet and discuss such change.
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3.23 MCA Zone 3, Sudbury - UA Local 800.
This Agreement shall be applicable to and effective within the jurisdictional area of Local
800, and shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon the parties hereto, and the
members of the parties hereto, and upon all other parties executing this Agreement.
1. Complete district of: Manitoulin, (excluding that portion of Manitoulin Island, West of
a north to south line running 8 km east of and parallel to 83 Longitude) Nipissing and
Timiskiming.
2. Complete district of: Parry Sound, EXCEPT TOWNSHIPS Christie, Foley, Conger,
Humphrey, Ferguson, McDougal, McKeller and Carling.
3. Complete district of: Cochrane, Kenora (Patricia Portion), Algoma and Sudbury except
for portions west of WEST BOUNDARY.
*West Boundary
Starts at a point, extreme north latitude, Hudson Bay, and 47.5 km east of 83 longitude
then south to 49 latitude - west to 8 km east of 83 longitude and south to 48 km north of
45 latitude.
3.24 MCA Zone 4 Windsor - UA Local Union 552
This Agreement shall be applicable to and effective within the present geographic
jurisdiction area of Local Union 552.
3.25 MCA Zone 5, Sarnia - UA Local Union 663
This Agreement shall be applicable to and effective within the jurisdictional area of Local
Union 663, and shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon the Parties hereto, and
the members of the Parties hereto, and upon all other Parties executing this Agreement.
3.26 MCA Zone 6, London - UA Local Union 593.
This Agreement shall be applicable to and effective within the present jurisdictional area
of Local 593, which is the five counties of Elgin, Middlesex, Oxford, Perth and Huron or
any areas as otherwise designated by the United Association through its Canadian
representative.
3.27 MCA Zone 7, Kitchener - UA Local Union 527
a. This Agreement shall be applicable to and effective within the present geographic
jurisdictional area of the Union.
b. The Jurisdictional area covered by this agreement shall be the counties (1974
boundaries) of Waterloo, Wellington, Bruce and Grey. The county of Halton north and
west of Highway No. 401. The north-east corner of Oxford County bounded by Highways
No. 2 to No. 59 thence to No. 7 and No. 8 thence to No. 19 thence to No. 86. The counties
(1974 boundaries) of Perth and Huron north of Highway No. 86.
3.28 MCA Zone 8, Niagara - UA Local Union 666
a. This Agreement shall be applicable to and effective within the present geographic
jurisdictional area of Local Union 666 United Association, being within the boundaries of
Lincoln and Welland Counties, and that part of Haldimand County from the Lake Erie
shoreline to the border line between South Cayuga and Dunn Township in the County of
Haldimand just east of the Village of South Cayuga, then north to the Lincoln County line
at Caistorville, then northwest along the Lincoln-Haldimand County line to the point
where it meets the Wentworth County line then to Lake Ontario.
b. It is agreed that should either party wish to change or add any U.A. jurisdictional areas
or any M.C.A. Zones, that the party desiring such change shall advise the other party not
later than ninety (90) days prior to termination of this Agreement, and that the parties
shall meet and discuss such change.
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3.29 MCA Zone 9, Hamilton - UA Local Union 67.
(i) a. This Agreement shall be applicable to the jurisdictional area of Local Union No. 67
as outlined and defined in Article 3.29(i)e.
b. This Agreement may be executed by other Employers who are recognized Plumbing,
Pipefitting, Heating and Welding Contractors who are not members of the Association.
c. The Union shall advise the Association of new signatories to the Agreement.
d. The Zone Association shall advise the Union of new members of the Zone Association.
e. Description of the Jurisdictional Area Local 67:
Start at the junction of Lake Ontario and the Seventh line in the Town of Oakville, then
north-west to the Queen Elizabeth Highway, then the Eighth Line north-west to Highway
No. 401 just beyond Hornby. Join this point to Freelton on Highway No. 6, then northwest on Highway No. 6, to the Wellington-Wentworth County Line just south of
Puslinch, then follow the Wellington-Wentworth County Line generally westerly to where
it meets the Waterloo County Line just east of Galt. From this point follow the Wentworth
County Line generally south to where it angles south- east to North Seneca on Highway
No. 6 just north of Caledonia. From this point follow Highway No. 6 to Port Dover, then
follow the Lake Erie shoreline to the border line between South Cayuga and Dunn
Township in the County of Haldimand. This is just east of the Village of South Cayuga.
Then north to the Lincoln County Line of Caistorville, then north-west along the LincolnHaldimand County Line to the point where it meets the Wentworth County Line, then
generally north along the Lincoln Wentworth Line to Lake Ontario. Follow the shoreline
of Lake Ontario to the starting point at Oakville.
(ii) Brantford
Commencing at Lake Erie at the County Line between Elgin and Norfolk counties.....
North to Oxford County Line...
East along the County Line between Oxford and Norfolk counties to the point where #59
Highway crosses that County Line...
North along #59 to the junction of #59 and #401 Highways...
East along #401 to the junction of #401 and #2 Highways...
East on #2 to the County Line between Brant and Oxford Counties...
North on the Brant-Oxford County Line to the intersection of Brant, Oxford and Waterloo
Counties...
East along County Line to the intersection of Brant, Waterloo and Wentworth Counties...
South and Southeast following the County Line between Brant and Wentworth Counties
to where the Wentworth line crosses #6 Highway...
South on #6 to Hagersville, Ontario...
Northwest along the County Lines of Brant and Haldimand to the intersection of Norfolk,
Brant and Haldimand Counties...
South along the County Lines of Norfolk and Haldimand to Lake Erie.
3.210 MCA Zone 10, Barrie - UA Local Union 599.
This Agreement shall be applicable to and effective within the present Geographic
jurisdictional area of Local Union 599. The area over which this Agreement shall be
effective is as follows: Simcoe County, Regional Municipality of Muskoka, Townships
of Rama, Mara, and Thorah in the County of Ontario, and the Townships of Carling,
Ferguson, McDougall, McKellar, Christie, Foley, Conger and Humphrey in the District of
Parry Sound, including all of the Municipalities therein.
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3.211 MCA Zone 11, Toronto -UA Local Union 46.
This Agreement shall be applicable and effective within the Geographic boundaries of
York County; that portion of Ontario County lying west of Pickering-Whitby Townships'
Line; Peel County; that portion of Halton County lying south of Highway 401 and east of
the 7th Line and Dufferin County, or as amended by a decision of the Joint Conference
Board.
3.212 MCA Zone 12, Kingston - UA Local Union 221.
The area of this Agreement shall cover all job sites in the City of Kingston and Counties
of Lennox-Addington, Frontenac, Leeds and including that part of the County of
Grenville west of Edward Street in the Town of Prescott. (Leeds and Grenville) M.C.A.K.
to work towards certification of this area.
3.213 MCA Zone 12W, Oshawa-Peterborough-Belleville - UA Local Union 463.
This Agreement shall be applicable and effective within the present and future
Geographic Jurisdictional Areas of Local Union 463.
It is agreed that should either party wish to change or add any U.A. Jurisdictional Areas or
any M.C.A.O. Zones, that the party desiring such change shall advise the other party not
later than ninety (90) days prior to termination of this Agreement, and that the parties
shall meet and discuss such change.
(a) This Agreement shall be applicable to and effective within the Geographic Boundaries
of the area within Whitby, East Whitby, Darlington, Clarke, Hope, Hamilton, Haldiman,
Cramahae, Brighton (together with that part of Lake Ontario between the International
Boundary between Canada and the United States) Murray, Sidney, Thurlow, Tyendinaga,
(all of Prince Edward County), Hungerford, Elzivir, Grimsthorpe, Cashel, Mayo, Carloro,
Bangor, Wicklow, Sabine, Airy, Nightingale, Lawrence, Livingston, McClintock,
Sherborne, Hindon, Longford, Dalton, Carden, Eldon, Thorah and Brock.
(b) The eastern boundary of U.A. Local 463 will include the townships of Airy, Sabine,
McClure, Wicklow, Bangor, Carlow, Mayo, Cashel, Grimsthorpe, Elzevir, Hungerford,
Tyendinaga, and all of Prince Edward County. These townships are adjacent to the
counties of Lennox and Addington which are within the jurisdiction of U.A. Local 221
Kingston.
(c) To reflect a "Western" and "Eastern" area, the dividing line shall be: Hwy. 30 in the
township of Brighton, the townships of Murray, Rawdon, Marmora, Lake, Limerick,
Dungannon, Monteagle, Wicklow, and all of Prince Edward County.
3.214 MCA Zone 13, Ottawa, Renfrew - UA Local Union 71.
The geographical jurisdictional area covered by this Agreement is the Regional
Municipality of Ottawa Carleton, the Counties of Russell and Lanark, and the County of
Renfrew, Ontario.
3.215 MCA Zone 13B, Cornwall - UA Local Union 71.
This Agreement shall cover all job sites and work performed in the City of Cornwall, the
Counties of Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry and Prescott, and the Townships of
Edwardsburg and Augusta in the County of Grenville; and that part of the County of
Grenville east of Edward Street in the Town of Prescott.
meets current safety requirements, at the Contractor's expense. Safety hats, supplied by
the Contractor, shall be returned by the employee on termination of employment.
ARTICLE 4 - SAFETY
4.1 All work is to be performed in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety
Act 1978 and regulations for construction projects as amended, and regulations passed
pursuant thereto.
4.2 All members shall be required to have and wear approved safety boots and safety hats
as condition of employment. The Members shall provide the safety boots and safety hats
at their own expense unless the Contractor demands a safety hat of a particular colour or
style, in which case, the Contractor shall supply as a minimum, a new liner in a hat that
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4.3 Protection goggles shall be supplied to any employee, when required by the nature of
the work being performed. The Contractor shall supply to the welder, the welder's safety
hat, shield, goggles, heat resistant gloves and welder's leathers where required. When
employees are required to work with welders, they shall be supplied with gloves and
proper safety glasses. Replacement of worn or broken safety equipment supplied by the
Contractor under this clause shall be on an exchange basis only. All other safety
equipment necessary to comply with all Safety Act Regulations, applicable to
protect the employee while performing his assigned work, shall be provided by the
Contractor, and shall be returned to the Contractor at the completion of the assigned work.
4.4 If the employee fails to return such protective safety equipment, he shall be
charged for same at replacement cost, if neglect is proven.
4.5 The Contractor shall provide first aid requirements on the job or project as prescribed
by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act of Ontario and/or regulations issued
thereunder.
4.6 Either party to this agreement shall not condone substance abuse.
ARTICLE 5 - PAYMENT OF WAGES
5.1 Wages shall be paid by cheque, cash or electronic banking deposit not later than
Thursday of each week. If paid by cheque or electronic deposit on Thursday, and a
Holiday occurs on Thursday, payment by cheque or electronic deposit shall be on the
preceding Wednesday. Employers payroll week ending will be 12:00 midnight Saturday
of each week which is the EI week ending. If an employee incurs costs for a company
payroll cheque which is rejected due to “Non Sufficient Funds”, then all such costs will
be borne by the Contractor.
Failure of payment in accordance with this provision will require the employer to pay
waiting time of two hours at regular straight time including all applicable benefits. If it is
mutually agreed between the Business Manager and the Contractor that conditions
beyond the control of the Contractor prevent the Employer from delivering the pay to the
employee as per Article 5.1, then the penalty as pre described will not apply.
5.2 Each employee shall be given, with the employee's wages, a statement of all wages
and allowances paid to the employee, and of all deductions made from the employee's
wages.
5.3 Contractors working in areas other than their regular place of business will, on request
of the Union Business Representative in writing, arrange with a local bank for employees
to cash their pay cheques.
ARTICLE 6 - HOLIDAYS
6.1 All hours worked on Saturdays and Sundays and the Statutory Holidays listed below
when worked shall be paid at the rate of double time.
New Year's Day
Canada Day
Thanksgiving Day
Good Friday
Civic Holiday
Christmas Day
Victoria Day
Labour Day
Boxing Day
6.2 When any of the above holidays falls on a Saturday or Sunday, such holiday shall be
observed on the following working days or as proclaimed by the Municipal, Provincial or
Federal Government as a holiday.
6.3 Should any Statutory Holiday in addition to those listed in Clause 6.1 be proclaimed
by the Provincial or Federal Governments, then such holiday shall be recognized in the
same manner as those listed.
6.4 Pay for vacation and statutory holiday shall be paid weekly at the rate outlined in
common appendices.
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ARTICLE 7 - LAY-OFF
7.1 When an employee is laid off on a regular work day, the employee shall receive pay to
date, including the applicable hours of pay for that regular work day, plus all other
applicable benefits.
7.2 The employee shall be paid in full, no later than two (2) hours prior to the end of the
work day or work shift. However, on a short term project or shutdown (7 consecutive days
or less), employees shall be paid in full at the end of the work day or shift; and if such
employees are not paid all wages and applicable benefits at the end of their shift, then
payment shall be sent by Registered Mail or Priority Post on the next regular work day to
the employee’s last known address, or as per written instructions from the employee to the
Contractor’s Representative on the job site. If not mailed the next regular work day, refer to
Article 7.3.
7.3 When an employee is laid off and does not receive pay and other applicable benefits, the
employee, in addition, shall be paid waiting time, including applicable benefits at the
regular straight time rate for all regular hours until the employee's pay is received.
7.4 If it is mutually agreed between a Business Manager and a Contractor that conditions
beyond the control of the Contractor prevent the employer from delivering the pay and
applicable benefits to the employee on the day of lay-off, then the waiting time shall not
apply. The agreement is not to be unreasonably withheld by either party.
7.5 When such lay-off is effected when an employee is working overtime or shift work
(other than on a short term project or shutdown), or on a Saturday, Sunday or Holiday when
the employer is unable to pay off at time of lay-off, the employee's pay, all applicable
benefits and other documents mentioned herein, plus two (2) hours straight pay, shall be
sent by registered mail or priority post on the next regular work day to the employee's last
known address, or as per written instructions from the employee to the Contractor's
Representative on the job site. Prior notice is not required under this clause. If not mailed on
the next regular work day, refer to Article 7.3.
7.6 The employee shall receive with the employee's pay, an "Employment Insurance
Record of Employment" Form.
7.7 The Contractor, at the time of laying off an employee, shall give preference of
employment to the members from the Local Union.
ARTICLE 8 - VOLUNTARY TERMINATION - DISCHARGE
8.1 When an employee terminates employment voluntarily, the employee shall be provided
with final pay, other applicable benefits, and "Employment Insurance Record of
Employment" Form, which is to be mailed no later than five (5) regular working days of
such termination by registered mail or priority post to the employee's last known address, or
as per written instructions from the employee to the Employer’s Representative on the job
site.
8.2 The Contractor or Contractor's Representative shall at the time of discharge, give the
employee pay to date, other applicable benefits, and “Record of Employment” Form. When
such discharge has taken place the employment relationship shall be deemed to be
immediately terminated.
ARTICLE 9 - TRADE OR WORK JURISDICTION
9.1 The parties to this Agreement recognize that it is the employer's sole responsibility to
assign work. The contractor shall not assign work contrary to existing area practices
predicated on jurisdictional wording outlined in other trade Collective Agreements. The
reference herein, to area practices and/or jurisdictional awards must be area practices and/or
awards that have been accepted and practiced on projects between Unions. Though not
mandatory, the Contractor will cooperate in defining trade jurisdiction assignments by
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means of a letter as requested by the Business Manager on projects upon request; in
accordance with a standard form to be provided by the Business Manager. The Employer
shall not unduly refuse to cooperate with such request. The noted standard form is to be
provided to the Business Manager by the OPTC.
9.2 Jurisdictional disputes that may arise after the enforcement of this agreement shall be
referred to either the Impartial Jurisdictional Dispute Board (I.J.D.B.) or a Successor Group,
or the Ontario Labour Relations Board (O.L.R.B.) for a final binding decision.
9.3 Subject to the conditions in Clause 9.1 and 9.2 above, and subject to jurisdictional
Agreements between the trades, decisions of record, and local area practice, this Agreement
covers the unloading, distribution and hoisting of all equipment and piping for plumbing
and/or process piping systems that may contain or convey a product under a positive or
negative pressure. It further covers the fabrication, installation and handling of all plumbing
pipe fitting and industrial process control systems including all hangers and supports.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this agreement covers the installation of
new piping systems, tanks and related equipment, the maintenance and repair of all piping
systems and related equipment, and the removal and/or relocation of all piping systems and
related equipment for the purpose of renovation, retrofit, reconstruction, replacement or
relocation. Piping systems and related equipment includes, but is not limited to that
contained in the following types of work: Water Treatment Plants, Water Pumping Stations,
Waste Disposal Plants, Sewage Treatment Plants, Energy from Waste Projects, Solar
Heating Systems, Co-Generation Plants and Non-Utility Generating Stations. Where no
work claim dispute exists, the original assignment of the above works shall be to the United
Association. The Association, at its discretion, will cooperate with the Union in
maintaining the historical jurisdiction of the United Association as may be threatened by
other sources attempting to destroy the work opportunities for the Employers and the Union.
Refer to Appendix A regarding "Letter of Understanding".
9.4 The operator of rented and/or leased mobile hoisting equipment is not covered by
this Agreement.
9.5 Jurisdictional disputes shall not be used to cause work stoppages.
9.6 Where the employer is responsible for the identification of the tagging of valves,
instrument panels, and piping, the fixing of such tags and figures shall be performed by
members of the United Association.
9.7 For on site work where the employer is responsible for, and has control over, nondestructive testing, or sublets such work, this work shall be performed in accordance with
an agreement acceptable to the Union.
9.8 All on site hole drilling, setting of sleeves and inserts required for the installation of
mechanical services under the control of the contractor, shall be performed by members
of the United Association.
9.9 All handling and installation of radiator covers shall be performed by members of the
United Association as per established area practice.
9.10 All handling and installation of patient modules and washroom accessories shall be
performed by members of the United Association as per established area practice.
ARTICLE 10 - MANAGEMENT RIGHTS
10.1 The Council agrees that it is the exclusive right of each Contractor covered by this
Agreement:
10.2 To manage its business in all respects in accordance with its commitments and
responsibilities, including but not limited to the right to manage the jobs, locate, extend,
curtail, or cease operations; to determine the number of men required, to determine the
kinds of and locations of machines, tools, equipment and materials to be used and the
schedules of production to be met; and to maintain order, discipline and efficiency.
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10.3 To hire, discharge, transfer, promote, assign or reassign, demote, lay-off, or
discipline employees for just cause.
10.4 To introduce new methods and facilities or to change existing methods and
facilities.
10.5 It is agreed that all the above rights shall not be exercised in a manner inconsistent
with express provisions of this Agreement, and shall be subject to the provisions of the
Grievance Procedures.
ARTICLE 11 - SUB-CONTRACTING
Recognizing that the Contractor can contract and sub-contract, no Contractor shall
directly or indirectly sublet, contract or sub-contract or otherwise transfer to any
employee or any other employer not signatory to a U.A. agreement any of the work
coming under the jurisdiction of this agreement.
ARTICLE 12 - UNION SECURITY
As condition of employment, an employee must be in good standing with the Union.
ARTICLE 13 - U.A. BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE
13.1 The U.A. Business Representative shall be allowed access to all places where
Members of the Union are employed. Whenever regulations prevent access to any job,
the Contractor or the Contractor's Representative shall assist the Union Representative in
applying for and/or obtaining the necessary permission to gain access to the job.
13.2 A U.A. Business Representative when entering a job or shop shall directly notify the
Contractor's Representative. The U.A. Business Representative shall conform to all
Safety and Security Regulations and shall not interfere with the progress of the work.
13.3 It is fully understood and agreed that all U.A. Local Unions shall be responsible
for full coverage against loss or injury under the applicable Workers Compensation
legislation for all U.A. Business Representatives.
ARTICLE 14 - NO STRIKE, NO LOCK-OUT
No employee bound by this Agreement shall strike and no employer bound by this
Agreement shall lock-out such an employee.
ARTICLE 15 - JOINT CONFERENCE BOARD
15.1 A Joint Conference Board shall be formed and composed of not less than three (3)
persons nominated by the Zone Association and not less than three (3) members
nominated by the Union. A quorum for all meetings of the Board shall consist of three
(3) nominees of each party. Decisions of the Board shall be made by a majority of votes
cast. The Zone Association and the Union shall be entitled, through their respective
nominees, to each cast three (3) votes so that each individual member of the Board in
attendance at the meeting, representing either the Zone Association or the Union, may
cast his proportionate share of such three (3) votes.
15.2 The Board shall attempt to settle any dispute or grievance arising out of this
Agreement between any member of the Local Union and any Contractor of the Zone
Association or between the Union and the Zone Association, or between the Zone
Association and any Contractor.
15.3 Their duties shall be, but not limited to, attempting to settle disputes or grievances
prior to arbitration procedures, to investigate and recommend methods to improve trade
practices, efficiency, productivity and standards of workmanship within the industry and
to constantly work for the improvement of labour relations and the general benefit of the
Industry.
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15.4 The Board shall meet monthly, or as mutually agreed by both parties.
15.5 The Board shall meet at the request of either party on receipt four (4) working days
notice, or as mutually agreed by both parties.
15.6 Any grievance arising between the parties that constitutes a policy grievance arising
out of the Provincial Standard Articles that can not be settled by the Board shall be
referred to the Provincial Joint Board.
Both parties agree that any policy grievance filed at the local zone level shall be heard by
the local Joint Conference Board. But under no circumstances may either party resolve a
policy grievance at the local level that is contrary to the intent of the Provincial Standard
Articles. Any policy grievance that is resolved at the local level contrary to the intent of
the said articles shall not be binding on any parties other than the two parties that have
agreed to a local resolution, and shall not be referred to as a precedent.
15.7 All grievances submitted to the Zone Association shall be recorded and forwarded to
the Provincial Joint Board within thirty (30) days of submission.
ARTICLE 16 - PROVINCIAL JOINT BOARD
16.1 A Provincial Joint Board shall be formed and composed of equal
representatives from the Association and the Council.
16.2 Decisions of the Provincial Board shall be made by a majority of the votes cast.
16.3 The Association and the Council shall be entitled, through their respective nominees,
to cast equal numbers of the votes, regardless of the respective numbers of each in
attendance at the meetings of the Provincial Board.
16.4 The Provincial Board will have as its objects:
(a) To interpret the intent of the Provincial Agreement.
(b) To assist when requested by both parties in resolving all matters that have failed to be
settled at the Local Joint Conference Board level.
(c) The Provincial Joint Board, when hearing such policy grievances under Article 15.6
shall apply and be bound by the provisions of Articles 15, 17, and 18 of the Collective
Agreement.
(d) When Article 16.4 (c) is applied, the words "Union", "Zone Association" and "Board"
in Articles 15, 17 and 18 shall be deleted and the words "Council", "Association" and
"Provincial Joint Board" shall be substituted therefore.
ARTICLE 17 - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
17.1 Should any difference arise between any Contractor and any of its employees as to
the interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of this Agreement, an
earnest effort shall be made to settle such differences without undue delay in the
following manner:
STEP 1. The employee having a grievance shall submit the matter to the Contractor's
Representative at the job, no later than two (2) regular working days after said difference.
An answer to the grievance shall be given by the Contractor's Representative to the
employee within one (1) regular working day. If a satisfactory settlement is not reached
within the time limit prescribed the matter shall be referred to Step Two (2).
STEP 2: The job steward shall refer the matter to the Business Representative of the
Union who shall meet or confer with the Contractor or his designated representative
within four (4) regular working days to settle the matter. If a mutual settlement is not
reached within four (4) regular working days from the date of the meeting or conference,
the matter shall be referred to Step Three (3).
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STEP 3: The Union may submit the grievance, within five (5) regular working days, by
registered mail.
The written submission shall state the nature of the grievance, any pertinent provisions of
this Agreement, and remedy sought. On receipt of such grievance, the Board shall be
convened, within four(4) regular working days, to discuss the grievance as submitted in
writing to the Board and attempt to reach a settlement between the parties.
In the event a settlement cannot be reached within four (4) regular working days from the
date upon which the Board convened, the Union may proceed to arbitration.
17.2 Any difference arising directly between the Zone Association or Contractor and the
Union, or between the Zone Association and the Contractor, as to interpretation,
application, administration or alleged violation of this Agreement, that cannot be resolved
by a meeting or conference between the parties involved, shall be submitted by registered
mail in writing by either of such parties to the Board within four (4) regular working days
of such difference. The written submission shall state the nature of the grievance, any
pertinent provisions of this Agreement, and remedy sought.
On receipt of such grievance, the Board shall be convened, within four (4) regular
working days, to discuss the grievance as submitted in writing, and attempt to reach a
settlement between the parties. In the event a settlement cannot be reached within four
(4) regular working days from the date upon which the Board convened, either party may
request that the matter be referred to arbitration. Where there is no Board, the difference
may proceed directly to arbitration under the provisions set out in Article 18, within
fourteen (14) regular working days from the date the grievance arose, but not later. Any
time limits stipulated in this Article may be extended by mutual agreement of the parties
in writing.
17.3 Any grievance submitted by the employee, the Union, the Zone Association or the
Contractor, that has not been carried through Article 17 -- Grievance Procedure Clauses
and in accordance with the time limits specified, or mutually agreed to, will be deemed to
have been settled satisfactorily by the parties of the grievance.
ARTICLE 18 - ARBITRATION
18.1 In the event that any difference arising between any Contractor and any of the
employees, or any direct difference between the Zone Association, or any Contractor and
the Union or between the Zone association and a Contractor, as to the interpretation,
application, administration or alleged violation of this Agreement, including any question
as to whether a matter is arbitratable, shall not have been satisfactorily settled by the
Board under the provisions of Article 17 -- Grievance Procedure -- hereof, the matter may
be referred by the Zone Association, any Contractor or Union to arbitration for the final
binding settlement as hereinafter provided, by notice in writing given to the other party
within fourteen (14) regular working days from the submission of the matter in writing to
the Board.
18.2 When either party requests that a dispute be submitted to arbitration as herein before
provided, it shall notify the other party in writing, and at the same time, nominate an
arbitrator. Within (5) regular working days thereafter, the other party shall nominate an
arbitrator.
18.3 The two arbitrators so nominated shall attempt to select by agreement, a Chairman
of the Arbitration Board. If they are unable to agree upon a Chairman within a period of
five (5) regular working days following the date of their appointment, they shall then
request the Minister of Labour for the Province of Ontario to appoint a Chairman.
18.4 No person may be appointed as an arbitrator who has been involved in an attempt to
negotiate or settle the grievance.
18.5 No matter may be submitted to arbitration which has not been properly carried
through the proper steps of the Grievance Procedure.
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18.6 The Arbitration Board shall not be authorized to make any decision inconsistent
with the provisions of this Agreement, nor to alter, modify nor amend any part of this
Agreement.
18.7 The proceedings of the Arbitration Board shall be expedited by the parties
hereto, and the decision of a majority of such Board shall be final and binding upon
the parties hereto and the employee or employees concerned. If there is no majority
decision, then the decision of the Chairman shall govern.
18.8 Each of the parties hereto shall bear the cost of the arbitrator appointed by it, and the
parties shall share equally the costs of the Chairman of the Arbitration Board.
18.9 For the purpose of applying the provisions of this Article, Saturdays, Sundays and
Holidays are excluded.
a) Where available and convenient, such tests will normally be conducted at the Local
Union facilities. The Contractor may, however, have tests conducted on the jobsite or
at the designated Contractor shop.
ARTICLE 19 - GOVERNMENT LEGISLATION
Any Federal, Provincial or Municipal Legislation in effect, or hereinafter enacted, will
supersede any relevant clause in this Agreement without nullifying the remainder of this
Agreement.
ARTICLE 20 - ONTARIO PIPE TRADES PROMOTION FUND
There shall be a United Association Promotion Fund known as the Ontario Pipe Trades
Promotion Fund. The Contractor agrees to deduct from each employee the sum of 23
cents for each hour earned and shall remit same to the Local Union Administrator, who
shall forward the amount to the Secretary-Treasurer of the Ontario Pipe Trades Council.
Payment for the fund as outlined in this Agreement shall be made in accordance with the
Payment of Funds procedures as outlined in each local appendix. It is understood and
agreed that this fund is included in, and to be taken from, the total "gross" package
offered by the MTBC.
ARTICLE 21 - WELDER'S QUALIFICATIONS AND TESTING
21.1 Contractors requesting welders from the Union shall make known the type of
welding that is required. The welders requested shall show adequate proof to the
Contractor of previous experience, prior to testing, for the type of welding to be
performed, or no remuneration shall be required. Welders tested to procedures other than
the MCAO Standard Carbon Steel Procedure noted in 21.4 below, shall be paid from the
time of hire to completion of test at the regular rate of pay including all applicable
benefits.
21.2 Welders working under the jurisdiction of the Local Union shall cut and grind their
own coupons on black pipe. Alloy coupons may be sent out to be cut by power-saw and
shall be returned for grinding by the member working the test.
21.3 Each contractor working under the terms of this agreement shall contribute four (4)
cents per hour earned (plus up to an additional six (6) cents per hour earned (if required/as
decided by MCAO) in particular Zones identified by MCAO) to the MCAO Welding Test
Fund (WTF). The Administrator for the local trust funds shall forward these WTF
contributions to MCA Ontario. This fund shall be used by MCAO to cover all costs
incurred in relation to the MCAO Standard Provincial Welding Procedures Program. All
Contractors participating in this program are required to complete the program’s
“Participant Declaration Form”; and be in receipt of approval from MCAO for
participation.
21.4 With respect to tests conducted, on welders for qualification to the MCAO Standard
Provincial 6010/7018 Carbon Steel Procedure (to be specifically identified by MCAO)
recognized by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), the following shall
apply:
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b) Employed welders shall be paid by the Contractor at the regular rate of pay, including
all applicable benefits, for the successful completion of a qualification test on the noted
MCAO Standard 6010/7018 Carbon Steel Procedure.
c) Unemployed welders shall be paid a total of $125.00 for a qualification test
successfully completed on the noted MCAO Standard 6010/7018 Carbon Steel procedure.
The welder will be entitled to receive this pay from the first Contractor that hires the
welder. When hired, the welder is to submit written verification to the Contractor (from
the Local Union) that such test was conducted while unemployed. The Contractor shall
thereafter be reimbursed by MCAO for this payment. The Local Union will make every
effort to keep the Tickets of all unemployed welders fully updated with respect to the
noted MCAO Standard 6010/7018 Carbon Steel Procedure, where the individual welder
has normally been required to work to this procedure by contractors in the past. The
number of unemployed welders tested to this carbon steel procedure will be determined
by the Local Union based on expected future welder demand; and is subject to future joint
review by MCAO and the OPTC.
d) Costs related to Test Facilities and Materials, in relation to the noted MCAO Standard
6010/7018 Carbon Steel Procedure tests conducted by the Local Union (on both
Employed and Unemployed Welders), shall be covered by the Local Union; and
reimbursed to the Local Union at $100.00 per test successfully completed. TSSA Fees
for conducting all tests to this Procedure (on both Employed and Unemployed Welders)
shall be paid by MCAO directly to the TSSA.
e) All Welders will normally have their ticket update testing conducted during the month
of their birthday; in each year during which an upgrade test is required by the TSSA (ie.
annually or otherwise).
f) No Welder shall be dispatched without holding an updated ticket for the specific
MCAO Procedure called for by the Contractor.
21.5 This requirement shall not have any effect on established procedures in certain
MCA Zones where additional/other standard welding procedures have been established
and recognized by the TSSA.
21.6 MCAO has the right to cancel this program on ninety days notice.
ARTICLE 22 - FOREMEN
The ratio of Journeymen to Foremen shall be at the discretion of the Employer.
24.2 Where the word "shop" is used in this section it shall be defined as a shop under
agreement with the United Association or one of its Local Unions in the Province of
Ontario.
24.3 Contractors who will be fabricating in a shop outside of the Union jurisdiction
wherein the fabricated materials are to be installed must comply with the following, prior
to commencing fabrication (regular Union label shops need not comply with this
requirement): "Notify Business Managers or Business Agents for the Union, in writing,
on the company letterhead, where fabricating and where fabricated materials are to be
installed".
24.4 Both the Union and employer acknowledge that exceptions may arise where the
employer is required to install equipment such as skid mounted vessels, pumps, driers,
exchangers, etc. Prior to commencement of this work, where the employer is required to
install such components and if the matter cannot be mutually resolved between the
employer and the union, it shall be immediately referred to the Provincial Joint Advisory
Board for an immediate solution.
24.5 Item one and two are not intended for use in comfort heating and plumbing.
24.6 Subject to existing jurisdictional agreement between trades, decisions of record, or
established area practice, all brackets, hangers and pipe supports that are not specifically
itemized and listed in a standard manufacturer's catalogue, are to be fabricated by
members of the Union.
*Refer to Appendix A regarding "Letters of Understanding"
ARTICLE 25 - I.C.I. CONTRACTORS
The United Association and its Affiliated Local Unions agree that its members when
working in the I.C.I. Sector shall only work for bonafide mechanical contractors. Said
contractors prior to hiring of U.A. members will be bound by this Agreement between
Mechanical Contractors Association of Ontario and the Ontario Pipe Trades Council. The
parties to this agreement agree that in the event that employees are supplied to a
contractor by the United Association, the Council or any affiliated Local thereof for the
purposes of making application for certification, or protecting the union's jurisdiction, no
objection shall be made by the Mechanical Contractors Association Ontario.
*Refer to Appendix A regarding original "Letter of Understanding" (which was amended
July 4, 1990, as noted in above paragraph)
ARTICLE 23 – CANADIAN AND INTERNATIONAL TRAINING FUNDS
24.1 All piping machines, whether power or manually operated, which are required to
perform piping fabrication work on the job or Contractor's fabrication location, shall be
operated by members of the Union. All pipe work installed by the contractor on the job
site shall be cut and fabricated by members of the Union. Contractors who fabricate
piping off the job site shall register the fabrication location off site with the Union and
shall employ members of the Union to perform the work under the terms and conditions
of this agreement. The above shall not be deemed to include regular items of selfcontained packaged equipment, with associated integral piping normally listed in
manufacturers' catalogues. All piping 2" and under shall be fabricated in the jurisdiction
of the Local Union where the work is to be installed.
ARTICLE 26A - MECHANICAL INDUSTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
26A.1 There shall be a Mechanical Industry Advisory Committee (MIAC) comprised of
equal representation of the parties reflecting the various regions of the Province. This
duly authorized Committee shall be empowered, as part of this agreement, to advance the
interests of the Unionized Mechanical Contracting Industry in Ontario. The mandate of
the Committee will be to develop terms of reference necessary to allow the Committee to
function in pursuit of the objectives required in achieving its goals.
26A.2 The Committee shall apply itself and conduct its deliberations and initiatives
within a procedure of consensus.
26A.3 The Committee’s primary purpose shall include, but not be limited to, the
following:
a) Conduct comprehensive analysis of our mechanical industry throughout the
Province to determine our market experience and identify potential areas for
enhancement.
b) Apply to the Ontario Construction Secretariat or other appropriate bodies where
appropriate, for funding in relation to various initiatives of the Committee, including
comprehensive studies, etc.
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Each Contractor working under the terms of this Agreement shall contribute five (5) cents
per hour worked or earned to the Canadian Training Fund; and five (5) cents per hour
worked or earned to the International Training Fund. The administrator for the local
trust funds shall forward said training contributions to the Canadian Training Fund and
International Training Fund, respectively.
ARTICLE 24 - FABRICATION
c) Develop and implement strategies to maintain, regain and expand work
opportunities for our Mechanical Contractors and United Association members.
d) Initiate the co-ordinated action to determine our competition in the marketplace for
the purpose of implementing an appropriate response.
e) Develop and implement a marketing program to promote our Unionized
Mechanical commodity with owner clients and the general public.
f) Work with and assist the Local Unions and Mechanical Contractors’ Zone
Associations in all of the above and make recommendations on the applicability of the
current Collective Agreement and all of its provisions to specific market conditions.
These recommendations shall include, where required, amendments to the various
sections of the Agreement.
26A.4 The employers will fund this Committee by a method and at an amount to be
determined by MCAO. Effective June 5, 2001, each Contractor working under the terms
of this agreement shall contribute five (5) cents per hour earned to the Mechanical
Industry Advisory Committee (MIAC) Fund. The administrator for the local trust funds
shall forward said MIAC contributions to MCA Ontario.
ARTICLE 26B – LOCAL AMENDMENT BY AGREEMENT
26B.1 A Local Union and the Local Mechanical Contractors Association Zone
Association, in order to stay competitive in the local geographic area, may amend the
terms and conditions of its local appendix. These discussions will be concluded within 10
days. All agreements regarding local appendix changes will be approved or rejected, by
the Mechanical
Industrial Advisory Committee or the parties’ respective
Employer/Employee Bargaining Agencies, within a maximum of five (5) working days.
It is agreed that in all other aspects, the terms and conditions of the Provincial Agreement
shall prevail. Failing agreement, either the Local Mechanical Contractors Association or
Local Union may refer the issues to the Provincial MIAC Committee for further
discussions towards an agreement to be concluded within 10 days of such referral.
ARTICLE 26C – LOCAL AMENDMENT WHERE NOT ACHIEVED
UNDER ARTICLE 26B
26C.1 The MCAO and the OPTC agree to recognize that the only Designated Regional
Employer Organization (“DREO”) applicable to work covered by this Provincial
Agreement in the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional sector of the construction
industry in the Province of Ontario is MCAO acting on its own behalf or on behalf of a
local MCA Zone Association. The MCAO and OPTC agree that they will jointly oppose
any application to the Ministry of Labour by any other group of employers for
“Designated Regional Employer Organization (DREO)” status (under the Labour
Relations Act, 1995) applicable to work in the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional
Sector of Ontario’s construction industry, as covered by this collective agreement.
26C.2 The MCAO on its own behalf and on behalf of an MCA Zone Association/DREO
may apply to a Local Union affiliated with the OPTC to modify the Provincial Agreement
in respect of the following only:
1.) The kind of work performed, which could be all work performed in the industrial,
commercial and institutional sector under the jurisdiction of the Provincial Agreement
or a specified kind of that work.
2.) The market in which the specified work is performed which will be a specific
segment of the ICI sector or a specified market in it.
3.) The location of the work, which could be work performed in all of the Local
Union’s geographic jurisdiction or a specified portion of it.
26C.3 No application shall be made under clause 26C.2 during the period of 120 days
before the Provincial Agreement ceases to operate.
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26C.4 Local amendments arising hereunder shall be effective for a specific period of time
not to exceed three years following the date on which agreement to the amendments was
reached. Refer to Clause 26E.2 regarding process for termination of such agreements
prior to this time frame.
26C.5 No application shall be made under Clause 26C.2 or under the Act, unless a local
amendment has not been obtained under the provisions of Article 26B.
26C.6 The application may seek amendments that concern the following matters
only:
1.) Wages, including overtime pay and shift differentials.
2.) Accommodations and travel allowances.
3.) Requirements respecting the ratio of apprentices to journeymen employed by an
Employer, subject to the Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act and Regulations
thereto.
4.) Hours of work and work schedules.
26C.7 The application shall be in writing and shall include the following:
1.) The Scope of the application identifying the kind of work covered by the
Provincial Agreement, the market in which such work is performed and the location of
such work as required by Clause 26C.2.
2.) Any and all evidence and submissions the Applicant MCAO believes to be relevant
in determining the question of whether the provisions of the Provincial Agreement
render employers bound by the Provincial Agreement at a significant competitive
disadvantage with respect to any of the matters referred to in the application.
3.) Text of amendments applied for concerning the matters listed in Clause 26C.6.
The Application shall constitute the entirety of the Final Offer of the Applicant MCAO.
26C.8 The MCAO shall serve its application on the OPTC and the affected Local Union.
The MCAO and the OPTC shall provide notice of the application to all other MCA Zone
Associations and Local Unions respectively for information purposes only.
26C.9 The Applicant and the Local Union will have three days to settle the question as to
whether there is a competitive disadvantage in light of current market conditions relating
to the specified kind of work, the market in which it is performed and the specified
portion of the Local Union’s geographic jurisdiction and any appropriate Local
Amendment(s).
26C.10 If the parties are unable to resolve the existence of competitive disadvantage
and/or are unable to agree on the appropriate Local amendment(s), the Local Union and
or the OPTC shall file a Response to the application within ten days of receipt of delivery
of the application containing any and all evidence and submissions that the Local Union
and/or OPTC believe are relevant to:
1.) The existence of a competitive disadvantage in light of current market
conditions; and/or
2.) The text of any appropriate amendments and/or the necessity of amendments
concerning the items enumerated in Clause 26C.6;
by delivery to the MCAO and the affected MCA Zone Association.
The Response shall constitute the entirety of the Final Offer of the OPTC and/or Local
Union.
ARTICLE 26D - ARBITRATION
26D.1 The Application will be arbitrated no later than the 14th day following delivery
of the application under Clause 26C.2. The Arbitrator must:
1.) Determine whether there is a competitive disadvantage to contractors bound to the
Provincial Agreement with respect to the scope of work defined in the Application having
regard to current market conditions; and, if so
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2.) Select either the amendment proposed in the Application or those proposed in the
Response by the final offer selection process.
The Arbitrator will hold a written hearing and if he or she deems it necessary (or if either
party requests same), shall also hold an oral hearing, whether in person, by
teleconference, or otherwise; and shall render a decision within 3 days following
completion of hearings.
3.) There shall be a bar of one year from the date the original application was delivered to
the affected Local Union on reapplying for local amendments to the Provincial
Agreement, if an application for such amendments is previously made to an affected
Local Union. This part shall apply to applications that either include or are substantially
the same as the previous application.
ARTICLE 27 - PNEUMATIC CONTROLS
26D.2
1.) In order to consider the issue of competitive disadvantage, the Arbitrator shall
consider all points raised in the application and response.
2.) The Arbitrator shall determine whether the competitive disadvantage would be
removed if the Provincial Agreement were amended in accordance with either of the final
offers.
3.) If the amendment of the Provincial Agreement in accordance with only one of the
final offers would remove the competitive disadvantage, the Arbitrator shall select that
final offer.
4.) If amendment of the Provincial Agreement in accordance with neither of the final
offers would remove competitive disadvantage, the Arbitrator shall select the final offer
that most reduces the disadvantage.
5.) If the amendment of the Provincial Agreement in accordance with either of the final
offers would remove the competitive disadvantage, the Arbitrator shall select the final
offer that would be less of a deviation from the Provincial Agreement.
6.) Within 30 days of ratification of the 2007/2010 Provincial Agreement, the OPTC and
the MCAO will meet to agree on a roster of arbitrators to arbitrate applications for Local
Amendments of the Provincial Agreement. The appointment of arbitrators to specific
applications for local amendments shall be on a rotating basis. The roster shall consist of
three arbitrators. Thereafter, the OPTC and MCAO will meet within 60 days prior to
expiry of the current agreement, to renew the roster of arbitrators for the subsequent
agreement period. Where mutual agreement cannot be reached on the roster of
arbitrators, the chair of the Ontario Labour Relations Board or its successor will be asked
to appoint them.
7.) The parties shall each pay one-half of the costs and expenses of the arbitrator.
8.) Any disputes regarding whether work falls within the target area of a Local
Amendment Arbitration or any other issue dealing with the interpretation, application or
alleged violation thereof will be resolved through the grievance procedure under the
Provincial Agreement and shall be referred to the final offer selection arbitrator imposing
the Local Amendment at issue.
ARTICLE 26E – EFFECTIVE DATES/ REVIEW OF LOCAL AMENDMENT
1.) A Local Amendment Agreement reached under Article 26B or 26C or via Local
Amendment Arbitration award under Article 26D shall be effective for a specific period
of time not to exceed three years following the date reached/awarded, respectively.
2.) A Local Amendment Agreement reached under Article 26B or 26C or via Local
Amendment Arbitration award under Article 26D may be reviewed annually by the
Applicant and the affected Local Union (understanding that a request for such review may
not be unreasonably objected to by the other party), and such agreement or award, as the
case may be, shall cease to operate for all purposes in the event that the Local Union can
establish upon agreement with the applicant or before the same arbitrator, that the
competitive disadvantage no longer exists in light of subsequent market conditions.
Where such agreement or award ceases to operate, any work in progress that has been
contracted or tendered shall be performed under the terms of the local amendment,
agreement
or
award.
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ARTICLE 28 - PAY EQUITY
28.1 The parties to this agreement agree as of January 1, 1990 there are no predominantly
female job classes within the bargaining unit, therefore, there are no pay equity
adjustments required.
28.2 The statement noted in 28.1 is deemed to constitute the pay equity plan for the
employer bargaining agency "Association" and the employee bargaining agency
"Council".
ARTICLE 29 - DEEMED ASSIGNMENT OF COMPENSATION
The Trustees of the employee benefit plans to this collective agreement shall promptly
notify the Local Union of the failure by any employer to pay any employee benefit
contributions required to be made under this Collective Agreement and which are owed
under the said plans in order that the Program Administrator of the Employee Wage
Protection Program may deem that there has been an assignment of compensation under
the said Program in compliance with the Regulations of the Employment Standards
Amendment Act - 1991 in relation to the Employee Wage Protection Program.
ARTICLE 30 - CONTINUATION OF BENEFIT COVERAGE
Effective May 14, 1992 the Contractor will contribute $.03 per hour earned to the Local
Union employee benefits plans of this collective agreement to assure continuation of
benefit coverage as provided for in the Workers Compensation Act.
ARTICLE 31 - EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
Whenever the wording of the collective agreement and the appendices reference the
masculine gender, it should be understood to include the feminine gender.
MCAO and the OPTC mutually recognize the need for Employment Equity initiatives.
Following joint investigation and consultation, the parties agree to meet to develop an
Employment Equity Plan, as required by legislation (or law).
ARTICLE 32 - SPECIAL CONDITION HOURS OF WORK
When work cannot be done during the regular scheduled work hours, such work may be
performed at the mutual consent of the Union and the Employer on an afternoon or
evening shift.
This special shift will be paid on the basis of applicable shift premiums in each local
appendix.
ARTICLE 33 - FLEXIBILITY IN SCHEDULING WORK HOURS
The starting and finishing times of the stipulated regular hours of work may vary on any
job site by one (1) hour. The total number of regular hours of work per day shall remain
as per the applicable local appendix. Should special circumstances require the further
varying of the starting and finishing time, such shall be provided by mutual written
agreement of the union and the employer.
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When such a change in the starting and finishing times has been agreed to, shift work
shall be adjusted accordingly.
ARTICLE 34 - DENOVO
Each contractor working under the terms of this agreement shall submit two (2) cents for
each hour worked or earned to the administrator (four (4) cents effective May 1, 2008) for
the local trust funds who shall distribute these funds as per the joint Denovo trust
agreement to be established by the parties to this agreement. Said funds are to be used for
the benefit of United Association members and Association members and their families.
It is understood that the foregoing two (2) cents is comprised of one (1) cent of employer
contribution and one (1) cent of employee contribution; respectively two (2) cents
employer/two (2) cents employee contribution, effective May 1, 2008.
Refer to Appendix A “Letter of Understanding” Re: Ottawa, Renfrew and Cornwall funds
direction.
ARTICLE 35 - APPRENTICE WAGES AND BENEFITS
The percentage for the applicable apprenticeship year shall be as established in the local
appendices. The percentage will apply to the Journeyman's hourly rate and Pension
contribution rate only. All additional contributions and deductions shall be per the local
schedules.
The above shall be implemented in each zone/local area effective January 1, 1996,
with the exception of the Windsor (Zone 4) area.
ARTICLE 36 – HIRING AND MOBILITY
36.1 Pursuant to section 163.5(7) of the Labour Relations Act, 1995, it is agreed that
Employers may not make the election under Section 163.5(1) of the Act, and that the
provisions of this Article 36 apply to all Employers and supersede any conflicting local
appendices language.
36A – Hiring
36A.1 The Employer must hire through the Local Union Office and no one will be
employed unless they are in possession of a Work Referral Slip from the Local Union
Office prior to commencing work.
36A.2 All General Foremen and Foremen shall be within the bargaining unit covered
by the Provincial Agreement and members of the Union.
36A.3.1 Applicable only to Kitchener (Zone 7), Barrie (Zone 10), Toronto (Zone 11)
The Employer shall be entitled to full (100%) name hire, from the Out-of-Work List of
the Local Union where the work is being performed, all Employees within the bargaining
unit (except Apprentices). Each name-hired employee/member must have been on the
Out-of-Work list for two calendar weeks immediately prior to hiring, this does not apply
to members who are on the Out-of-Work list due to a normal layoff. The Local Union
Business Manager shall have the discretion to waive the two-week condition. The
provisions of this clause are not intended nor meant to remove higher levels of name hire
where already being used, or desired to be used in future, in any particular Zone. With
respect to Apprentices, refer to Appendix A “Letter of Understanding” Re: Article
36A.3.1.
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36A.3.2 Applicable to all Zones Except Kitchener, Barrie, Toronto.
The Employer shall be entitled to name hire up to 50% of the employees within the
bargaining unit, excluding foremen, from the Out-of-Work List at the Local Union Office
for work on each project. Each name-hired employee/member must have been on the
Out-of-Work list for two calendar weeks immediately prior to hiring. The Local Union
Business Manager shall have the discretion to permit higher percentages for name hires
and to waive the two-week condition. The provisions of this clause are not intended nor
meant to remove higher levels of name hire where already being used, or desired to be
used in future, in any particular Zone.
36A.3.2.1 There shall be no “banking” of name-hired calls so that any Employer not
utilizing its full name-hire allowance shall not be permitted to include the unused
portion of such allowance when hiring at a later date.
36A.3.2.2 The process of 50% name-hire shall be implemented by the selection of one
tradesperson of the Employer’s choice from the Local Union Out-of-Work List followed
by one tradesperson referred by the Local Union Office from the Out-of-Work List in
accordance with the Local Union Work Referral Rules.
36A.4 Layoff can be in any order, however in all cases of layoff, Local Union members
shall be given preference of employment (as per Article 7.7) subject to the mobility
percentage provisions in Article 36B.
36A.5 Other hiring provisions existing in the Local Appendices that are not addressed in
this Article are to be maintained.
36B – Mobility
36B.1 Any Employers undertaking mechanical work within the geographic jurisdiction
of a Local Union is permitted to transfer into the Local Union geographic jurisdiction
only one (1) working foreman to act as the Employer’s representative on each job or
project. Such foreman shall be a member of the United Association and shall register at
the Local Union Office and be issued a Work Referral card prior to commencing work on
any project within the Local Union geographic jurisdiction.
36B.2 All employees/members of the United Association transferred into the geographic
jurisdiction of a Local Union shall be deemed to be name-hires for the purposes of Article
36A and must be counted in the allowable percentage there under.
36B.3 An Employer undertaking mechanical work within the geographic jurisdiction of a
Local Union is permitted to transfer, from outside the geographic jurisdiction of the Local
Union having jurisdiction over the job or project, a maximum of 20% of the total
bargaining unit employee workforce on each project, provided however that the
transferred UA members/employees must register at the Local Union Office and be issued
a Work Referral Card
36B.4 Any UA member/employee being transferred into the geographic jurisdiction of
another Local Union must have been continuously employed in the bargaining unit under
the Provincial Agreement by the Employer for a period not less than two weeks
immediately prior to his/her transfer to the job or project within the geographic
jurisdiction of the Local Union having geographic jurisdiction over the job or project,
unless a lesser period is agreed in the discretion of the host Local Union. The Employer
and the transferred member/employee must be able to verify the duration of employment
prior to the transfer through his/her pay stubs and payroll records.
36B.5 An employer performing franchise style specialty work in another Zone may
transfer two employees. These employees are not restricted from such employment by
the 20% provision.
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ARTICLE 37 – TRAVEL FREE ZONE
37.1 A travel Free Zone of 20km radius from the City Hall reference point as identified in
the Zone Appendix, shall apply in Zone 11 (Toronto). Applicable Zone mileage will be
paid from the outside limits of this Free Zone to the job and return to the Free Zone limits.
37.2 A travel Free Zone of a minimum of 25KM radius from City Hall or existing base
reference point in the Zone Appendix shall apply in all Zones other than Zone 11 (for
which Clause 37.1 applies). Applicable Zone allowance or mileage will be paid from the
outside limits of this (or any other Free Zone identified in the Zone Appendix) to the job
and return to the free Zone limits.
ARTICLE 39 – HOURS OF WORK
The regular workweek shall be as per the Local Zone Appendix, or when required, may
be changed by mutual agreement in writing between the Union and the Employer. These
mutually agreed to changes may reflect (40) forty hours per week (five, eight hour days)
Monday to Friday.
ARTICLE 40 – EMPLOYEES FULLY QUALIFIED
40.1 The Union shall ensure all employees are fully qualified to their respective
journeyman status or apprentice level at time of hiring/dispatch to the contractor; and
carry credentials to verify it.
40.2 Where mutually agreed, the Union and Zone Association will establish a joint
program to ensure all mandatory initial or upgrade safety training called for under the
Occupational Health and Safety Act (excluding client specific training). The agreed to
training shall be provided regularly to all employees, such that employees are fully
qualified in these areas both at time of hiring/dispatch and over the course of their
employment.
ARTICLE 41 – FUNDS REMITTANCE PROCESS/PENALTIES
41.1 If any Contractor defaults in remitting payments required to be made pursuant to all
appendices and wage schedules attached herein, and if such default continues for 10 days,
thereafter he shall pay to the Funds and /or Trustees, as liquidated damages and not as a
penalty, an amount equal to 10% of the arrears for each month or part thereof in which he
is in default. Thereafter, interest shall run at the rate of 2% per month (24% per year
compounded monthly) on any unpaid arrears, including liquidated damages.
41.2 Effective January 1, 2008 the Employer shall have the option to forward all funds to
be remitted to the Administrator, by electronic banking deposit.
ARTICLE 42 – UA STANDARD FOR EXCELLENCE
42.1 The Parties to this Collective Agreement embrace the purpose and commit to the
intent of the UA “Standard For Excellence” as found in its entirety under 42.4 below.
42.2 The Parties to this Collective Agreement agree that matters related to the UA
Standard for Excellence, that cannot be resolved on a Local basis, will only be dealt with
by the Mechanical Industry Advisory Committee (MIAC).
42.3 The Contractor and the Union are advised that on any issue relating to the Standard
For Excellence, it is understood and agreed that this Standard for Excellence shall not
give rise to, or constitute, a violation of this Agreement.
42.4.1
Member and Local Union Responsibilities:
To ensure the UA Standard for Excellence platform meets and maintains its goals, the
Local Union Business Manager, in partnership with his implementation team, including
shop stewards and the local membership, shall ensure all members:
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• Meet their responsibilities to the employer and their fellow workers by arriving on the
job ready for work , every day on time (Absenteeism and tardiness will not be tolerated.)
• Adhere to the contractual starting and quitting times, including lunch and break periods
(Personal cell phones will not be used during the workday with the exception of lunch and
break periods.)
• Meet their responsibility as highly skilled craftsworkers by providing the required tools
as stipulated under the local Collective Bargaining Agreement while respecting those
tools and equipment supplied to the employer.
• Use and promote the local union and international training and certification systems to
the membership so they may continue on the road of lifelong learning, thus ensuring UA
craftworkers are the most highly trained and sought after workers.
• Meet their responsibility to be fit for duty, ensuring a zero tolerance policy for
substance abuse is strictly met.
• Be productive and keep inactive time to a minimum.
• Meet their contractual responsibility to eliminate disruptions on the job and safely work
towards on-time completion of the project in an auspicious manner.
• Respect the customers’ property (Waste and property destruction, such as graffiti, will
not be tolerated.)
• Respect the UA, the customer client and contractor by dressing in a manner appropriate
for our highly skilled and professional craft (Offensive words and symbols on clothing
and buttons are not acceptable.)
• Respect and obey employer and customer rules and policies.
• Follow safe, reasonable and legitimate management directives.
42.4.2
Employer and Management Responsibilities:
MCAA/MSCA, PFI, MCPWB, PCA, UAC and NFSA and their signatory contractors
have the responsibility to manage their jobs effectively, and such have the following
responsibilities under the UA Standard for Excellence.
• Replace and return to the referral hall ineffective superintendents, general foremen,
foremen, journeyworkers and apprentices.
• Provide worker recognition for a job well done.
• Ensure that all necessary tools and equipment are readily available to employees.
• Minimize workers’ downtime by ensuring blueprints, specifications, job layout
instructions and material are readily available in a timely manner.
• Provide proper storage for contractor and employee tools.
• Provide the necessary leadership and problem-solving skills to jobsite supervision.
• Ensure jobsite leadership takes the necessary ownership of mistakes created by
management decisions.
• Encourage employees, but if necessary, be fair and consistent with discipline.
• Create and maintain a safe work environment by providing site specific training, proper
equipment and following occupational health and safety guidelines.
• Promote and support continued education and training for employees while
encouraging career building skills.
• Employ an adequate number of properly trained employees to efficiently perform the
work in a safe manner, while limiting the number employees to the work at hand, thereby
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providing the customer with a key performance indicator of the value of the UA Standard
for Excellence.
• Foremen, general foremen, superintendents and other management should be educated
and certified as leaders in the UA Standard for Excellence policy.
• Treat all employees in a respectful and dignified manner, acknowledging their
contributions to a successful project.
• Cooperate and communicate with the job steward.
42.4.3
Problem Resolution Through the UA Standard for Excellence Policy:
• Under the UA Standard for Excellence it is understood, that members through the local
union, and management through the signatory contractors, have duties and are
accountable in achieving successful resolutions.
42.4.3.1 Member and Local Union Responsibilities:
The Local Union and the steward will work with members to correct and solve problems
related to job performance
• Job stewards shall be provided with steward training and receive specialized training
with regard to the UA Standard for Excellence.
• Regular Meetings will be held where the job steward along with UA supervision will
communicate with the management team regarding job progress, work schedules, and
other issues affecting work processes.
• The job steward shall communicate with the members about issues affecting work
progress.
• The business manager or his delegate will conduct regularly scheduled meetings to
discuss and resolve issues affecting compliance of the UA Standard for Excellence policy.
• The steward and management will attempt to correct such problems with individual
members in the work place.
• Individual members not complying with membership responsibility shall be brought
before the Local Union Executive Board, which will address such members’ failure to
meet their obligation to the local and the UA, up to and including filing charges. The
local union’s role is to use all available means to correct the compliance problem.
42.4.3.1 Employer and Management Responsibilities:
• Regular meetings will be held where the management team and UA supervision will
communicate with the job steward regarding job progress, work schedules and other
issues affecting the work process.
• Management will address concerns brought forth by the steward or UA supervision in a
professional in a professional and timely manner.
• A course of action shall be established to allow the job steward and/or UA supervision
to communicate with higher levels of management in the event there is a breakdown with
the responsible manager.
• In the event that the employee is unwilling or unable to make the necessary changes,
management must make the decision where the employee is detrimental to the UA
Standard for Excellence platform and make a decision regarding his/her further
employment.
42.4.3.2 Additional Jointly Supported Methods of Problem Resolution:
• In the event an issue is irresolvable at this level, the local or the contactor may call for a
contractually established labour management meeting to resolve the issues.
• Weekly job progress meetings should be conducted with job stewards, UA supervision
and management.
• The local or the contractor may involve the customer when their input is prudent in
finding a solution.
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APPENDIX 1
ZONE 1 THUNDER BAY - LOCAL UNION 628
WAGE SCHEDULES
Effective Dates
May 28/07
Aug 5/07
May 1/08
34.34
35.54
Basic Rate
34.34
Vacation Pay 10%
3.43
3.55
3.43
2.35
2.35
Welfare
2.35
5.00
5.00
Pension
5.00
Training
0.37
0.39
0.37
S.U.B.
0.10
0.10
Article 23
0.10
0.03
0.03
Article 30
0.03
Denovo
0.02
0.04
0.02
incl.
incl.
incl.
Organizing Fund
incl.
incl.
incl.
O.P.T.P.F.
OCS
incl.
incl.
incl.
incl.
incl.
incl.
Union Field Dues
45.64
45.64
47.00
TOTAL
Zone Association Fund
0.47
0.49
0.49
0.115
0.115
0.115
MIAC/WTF Funds
46.225
46.245
47.605
TOTAL
After Tax Deductions:
Union Field Dues
0.75
0.75
0.75
O.P.T.P.F.
0.23
0.23
0.23
OCS
0.01
0.01
0.01
APPENDIX 1
ZONE 1 THUNDER BAY - LOCAL UNION 628
May 1/09
36.93
3.69
2.35
5.00
0.41
0.10
0.03
0.04
incl.
incl.
incl.
incl.
48.55
0.49
0.115
49.155
0.75
0.23
0.01
Local 628 have included in their Base Rate the "Ontario Pipe Trades Promotion
Fund", "Union Field Dues" and "OCS (Ontario Construction Secretariat) Fund"
After tax the full amount of each fund is deducted from Base and remitted in
accordance with the local Appendix. Included in the Association Fund is .05
towards the "Workers' Instructive Program". The MIAC/WTF Funds are GST
taxable; GST Registration number for these funds is: 124252065.
Foreman
Plus 7%
General Foreman
Plus 11%
Work Week
40 Hours
Article No.
Title
Schedule
Title
101 Hiring
A Wages
102 Show-up Time
B Vacation & Statutory Holiday Pay
103 Job Steward
C Welfare Fund
104 Work Break
D Pension Fund
105 Job Site Accommodation E Training Fund
106 Tools
F
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G Industry Fund
108 Hours of Work
H Union Field Dues and/or Promotion Fund
109 Overtime
I Travel Allowance
110 Shift Work
J Board Allowance
111 Foremen
K Union Dues Check-off
112 Apprentices
L Workers' Instructive Program
113 Date for Contributing and Monthly Reports
114 Camp Conditions
115 General
117 Pre-Job Conference
NOTE: Numbered Articles and/or Schedules that are left blank are for standard
reference only and do not apply to this Appendix.
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Article 101
HIRING
101.1 The Contractor agrees to give preference in employment to members of the
Union having jurisdiction over the area where the work is being performed. Such
members shall be qualified Journeymen or Apprentices for the trade required.
101.2 When a member first reports to work for a Contractor, he shall, within five
(5) regular working days, give the Contractor or his representative his Social
Insurance Number.
101.3 A Contractor who within three (3) regular working days of a request to the
Union (Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays excluded) does not obtain the number of
qualified members requested, shall notify the Union having jurisdiction over the
area by wire that the Contractor wishes to obtain members from other United
Association sources, if available. If sufficient members from other United
Association sources are not available, the Contractor shall be free to obtain other
workmen.
101.4 When workmen are requested by the Employer and such workmen are
available in the Union Hall, the Employer shall have the right to name hire such
workmen on a fifty (50) per cent basis; one man of the Contractor's choice from the
out-of-work list; one man with seniority from the out-of-work list, provided such
workmen are members of the Union.
101.5 Members must obtain a work referral slip from the Union prior to
commencing work.
101.6 All General Foremen and Foremen shall be members of the Union.
101.7 The Association and the Union will not discriminate because of age, race,
color, creed or sex.
101.8 When piping tool cribs are required on industrial projects covered by the
terms of this agreement, they must be manned by a Union member. The Employer
agrees to give preference to older or handicapped members in filling this position.
101.9 RECALL: It will also be the Employer's prerogative to rehire any man on the
out-of-work list who was employed by the Employer for a period of nine (9) months
prior to lay-off, but said Employee must be rehired within a three (3) month period,
starting at the lay-off date.
101.10 LICENSING: No workman will be employed to do any work in Thunder
Bay, in connection with sanitation of the city water system, who is not in possession
of a Provincial License.
No workman shall be allowed to install steam or wet heat unless he is in possession
of an Ontario Provincial Steamfitter's Certificate or Plumber Certificate.
101.11 Refer to Article 36 Re: Standard Provincial Hiring and Mobility provisions
– which supersede any conflicting provisions in this Article 101.
Article 102
SHOW-UP TIME
102.1 An employee who reports for work on schedule and is informed that no work
is available, shall be paid two (2) hours at his applicable rate and all other applicable
benefits. He may, however, be required to perform other work of his trade as
directed by the Contractor or his representative.
102.2 If an employee has started work and work cannot proceed, the Employee so
affected shall receive his applicable rate of pay for the time spent working on the
job, but not less than two (2) hours pay, and all other applicable benefits. He may,
however, be required to perform work of his trade as directed by the Contractor or
his representative.
102.3 An Employee shall be instructed during working hours only not to report for
work until instructed to report back to work by the Contractor or his representative
due to conditions beyond the control of the Contractor.
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Article 103
JOB STEWARDS
103.1 A Job Steward shall be appointed by the Union Business Representative on
any job where there are five (5) or more Employees working. The Contractor or his
site representative shall be notified in writing of the name of the Job Steward when
the appointment becomes effective.
103.2 A Job Steward shall be an Employee who is a qualified Journeyman, capable
of performing the regular work in accordance with the job requirements. It shall be
the duty of the Job Steward to make every effort and give every consideration that
the provisions of this Agreement are carried out with consideration and fairness to
both parties concerned. He shall not be laid off, transferred or discharged by reason
of his executing the duties and responsibilities as a Job Steward.
103.3 A Job Steward's duties shall pertain only to the particular Contractor by
whom they are employed. Therefore, such Job Steward shall not interfere with other
Contractors on the job site.
103.4 It is understood and agreed that Job Stewards have their regular work to
perform, and that they shall not absent themselves unduly from this work. There
shall be no non-working Job Stewards.
103.5 The Union shall receive written notice before the employment of a Steward is
terminated by his Employer and provided the Steward is able to perform the work
required, he will be the last employee to be retained by his Employer in layoff,
excluding the Foreman.
Article 106
TOOLS
106.1 Each Journeyman Plumber shall supply a reasonable set of hand tools.
106.2 Each Journeyman Steamfitter, Steamfitter Apprentice and Plumber
Apprentice shall supply:
One Pair 8" Pliers
One Torpedo Level
One 10' Tape
106.3 The Contractor shall supply all remaining tools and equipment required for
the proper installation of all work to be performed.
106.4 The employees must accept responsibility for the tools supplied by the
Contractor, and must report the breakage or loss of such tools immediately on
duplicate forms to be supplied by the Contractor. Employees willfully misusing or
failing to report loss of tools shall be subject to cost of replacement.
106.5 The Contractor agrees to provide adequate protection and storage for all tools
issued and accept responsibility for normal wear and tear on return of broken or
worn tools. Tools shall be kept in good condition at all times.
106.6 All tools willfully damaged by the employee shall be paid for by the
employee, provided a tool voucher is signed by him and he is permitted to be
present when tools are checked off at termination of employment, and also, provided
he is equipped, by the Contractor, with a suitable tool box with hasp and lock.
Article 104
WORK BREAK
104.1 Each Employee shall receive a ten (10) minute rest period: One (1) ten (10)
minute period on the morning shift from 10:00 a.m. to 10:10 a.m., and one (1) ten
(10) minute period on the afternoon shift from 2:30 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. Rest periods
shall be in the immediate vicinity of work area. Time of rest periods may be altered
by arrangement with Foreman or Employer. Work shall commence at 10:10 a.m.
and 2:40 p.m.
104.2 When overtime begins immediately after the regular working day, the
employee shall be provided with a hot meal by the employer after the first two (2)
hours of overtime, and a hot meal every four (4) hours thereafter.
Such meals as are provided shall be consumed on company time and must be
consumed on jobsite and eaten in a reasonable amount of time.
104.3 In lieu of the hot meal provision option noted in 104.2, when mutually agreed
between the Employer and Employees, the Employee shall receive a twenty dollar
($20.00) meal allowance plus an additional thirty (30) minutes pay at the overtime
rate and a ten (10) minute work break at the above noted (104.2 clause) times.
Article 108
HOURS OF WORK
108.1 The ordinary hours of work, Monday to Friday inclusive, shall consist of eight
(8) hours work between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. with one (1) hour for lunch, from
12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. If mutual arrangements between the Contractor and the
Union can be made, these hours may be changed from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a
half-hour (1/2) for lunch, from 12:00 noon until 12:30 p.m..
108.2 Refer to Standard Article 33 regarding further flexibility in scheduling work
hours.
Article 105
JOB SITE ACCOMMODATION
105.1 Adequate heated shacks or accommodation shall be provided by the
Contractor on each project when necessary. The location of such shacks or
accommodation will be determined by the Contractor.
105.2 Such shacks or accommodation shall be weatherproof and shall be kept
reasonably clean. A table and sufficient benches or seats for the Employees on the
job shall be provided in the shack or accommodation.
105.3 The Contractor shall ensure clean sanitary facilities on the job site.
Drinking water shall be supplied by the Contractor in a sanitary container with paper
cups or from an approved potable water faucet.
105.4 When corrosive, poisonous or other substances that might endanger health or
safety are required to be handled or used by any Employees, then those Employees
will be supplied with adequate clean water, soap, individual towels and wash-up
facilities.
105.5 Where it is necessary for an Employer to supply transportation on the site, the
vehicle shall be covered, heated and seats provided.
105.6 On construction jobs, a separate check-out system shall be provided.
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Article 109
OVERTIME
109.1 All hours worked on Saturdays and Sundays and the Statutory Holidays listed
in Article 6 when worked shall be paid at double time.
109.2 All overtime beyond the normal hours per day shall be paid at double time
with the exception of shift work and emergency repairs.
109.3 Any Employee who has worked a period of overtime and does not receive an
eight (8) hour work break shall be paid at rate of double time until an eight (8) hour
work break has occurred. Work break to be mandatory unless Employer requests
otherwise.
Article 110
SHIFT WORK
110.1 If shift work should become necessary in addition to the ordinary hours of
work, one (1) full additional shift must be worked in each twenty-four (24) hour
period. It is recognized that when conditions allow only night work, the provisions
of Paragraph 110.7 of this Article shall prevail. Refer to Standard Article 32
regarding special condition hours of work.
110.2 Shift work must be worked for at least four (4) consecutive regular work
days. These may be based on consecutive regular work days, weekends or holidays,
providing the applicable weekend and/or holiday premiums are paid.
110.3 Work commencing at the regular starting time shall work the ordinary hours
of work at regular pay.
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110.4 A shift commencing any time between nine (9) a.m. and seven (7) p.m. shall
work seven (7) hours for eight (8) hours pay.
110.5 A shift commencing any time between seven (7) p.m. and two (2) a.m. shall
work seven (7) hours for nine hours pay. Hourly rates mentioned herein shall mean
single time.
110.6 No Employee shall work more than one (1) shift in any twenty-four hour
period under the conditions of the above clauses. Overtime hours shall not be
considered shift work.
110.7 When work cannot be done during the day, such work may be done as a
straight night shift of not more than seven (7) working hours for which a premium of
one (1) hour shall be paid for each shift. This clause shall apply to commercial
buildings only. This shift shall commence between the hours of five (5) p.m. and
eight (8) a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, but Friday only from
four (4) p.m. until eleven fifty-nine p.m. (11:59 p.m.).
110.8 All time worked on Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays shall be paid for at the
rate of Double Time.
Article 111
FOREMAN
111.1 The Contractor shall appoint or demote a Foreman to Journeyman or appoint
or demote additional Foremen at his discretion as may be required.
111.2 A Foreman's duties shall include, but not be limited to, laying out work and
instructing Employees in their duties.
111.3 The extent to which a Foreman shall work with the tools of the trade shall be
at the discretion of the Contractor or his representative.
111.4 He shall protect and promote the interests of the Contractor on the job or in
the Shop at all times, within the terms of this Agreement.
Article 112
APPRENTICES
112.1 The Contractor and the Union agree to fully support and implement the
provisions and intent of the Ontario Apprenticeship and Tradesmen's Qualification
Act, and to be governed by all terms of the Act as in effect, or as amended.
112.2 All Apprentices shall work under the direct supervision of a Journeyman,
with the exception of fifth (5th) year Apprentices, who may work on their own,
providing the Apprentice is working on a supervised project.
112.3 There shall be a Joint Training and Apprenticeship Committee composed of
equal representation of both Contractors and Union
112.4 All matters or disputes pertaining to apprenticeship that cannot be mutually
settled by this Committee shall be referred to the Board.
112.5 The allowable proportion of apprentices to journeymen shall be one (1)
apprentice to every (3) journeymen.
Article 113
DATE FOR CONTRIBUTING
AND MONTHLY REPORTS
113.1 Payments for all funds as outlined in this Agreement shall be made monthly
by one cheque to the Trustees of the funds, or as they may designate, by the
fifteenth (15th) day or before, of each month following the month for which they are
due.
113.2 See Article 41 – Funds Remittance Process/ Penalties. The failure to pay
each month shall constitute a separate offense, and shall subject the Contractor to
the ten (10) percent payment. Thereafter, interest shall run at the rate of two (2)
percent per month (24% per year compounded monthly) on any unpaid arrears,
including liquidated damages.
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Article 114
CAMP CONDITIONS
114.1 When the Parties of this Agreement are responsible for the building of a
camp for board and housing accommodation, the following shall apply:
Camp accommodation, standing and mobile, will be built and installed by members
of trade unions recognized by the Building Trades Council.
It will not be a violation of this Agreement if the members of the Union refuse to
occupy camps, whether standing or mobile, if the above Article has not been
adhered to.
The accepted Standard Camp Conditions governing both standing and mobile will
be as follows:
1. CAMP SITE:
Every camp shall be so located that good natural drainage is provided against year
round climatic conditions.
2. OCCUPANCY:
No camp shall be occupied before inspection and sanction by the duty authorized
Camp Committee. This shall apply to any and all additions.
3. ACCOMMODATION:
a) The standard accommodation shall be one hundred and twelve (112) square feet
of floor space per room for two (2) men.
b) Two (2) enclosed clothes cupboards of at least six (6) square feet floor space and
of sufficient height to allow the hanging of overcoats and the like.
c) One (1) light for each bed, one (1) ceiling light for each room, one (1) wall plug
for each bed.
d) Two (2) beds per room with box spring mattresses at least six (6) feet in length.
e) One (1) window per room, one (1) mirror per room, one (1) table and two (2)
chairs per room, one (1) waste paper basket per room.
f) Rooms to be fully enclosed with a door and lock and key.
g) There should be individual room controlled by valve or damper.
h) Clean linen once a week, blankets laundered out every three months, or when
deemed necessary. New man to be supplied with clean blankets and sheets.
i) Interior of bedrooms painted, including washrooms.
j) All floors in all rooms to be covered with material other than wood; e.g., lino or
tile.
114.2
TOILET AND WASHROOM FACILITIES
a) One to fifteen men...two (2) flush toilets; sixteen to thirty men...four (4) flush
toilets; thirty-one to forty-five men...five (5) flush toilets; forty-six to sixty men...six
(6) flush toilets; sixty-one to seventy-five men...seven (7) flush toilets; seventy-six
to ninety men...eight (8) flush toilets and one (1) additional toilet for every
additional fifteen (15) men thereafter.
b) There should be sufficient urinals; one (1) shower for every ten (10) men; one (1)
wash basin for every five (5) men, to be of the porcelain type (as in household
bathroom); one (1) mirror to each basin.
c) One (1) laundry room washing machine; a dual wash tub for every twenty-five
(25) men; one (1) separately heated dry room for every housing unit. The foregoing
to be contained in the same building as the sleeping quarters.
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114.3
RECREATION
a) Recreation rooms shall be supplied. Smokes and soft drinks shall be available.
b) Outside walls of the above to be completely closed in, in the cold weather.
c) The above to be standard for stationary or permanent type camps. In the initial
construction of the above, the camp construction workers, in areas where there are
no hotel accommodations, shall construct such housing as is necessary for them (this
is not to be a tent). When bunkhouses are built to the degree that they can be
occupied, the camp construction workers shall move into such quarters and their
original buildings shall be disposed of or not used for lodging from that time on.
114.4
MOBILE CAMPS
a) In the matter of mobile camps, such mobile camps are acceptable providing the
standards of accommodation equal that which are outlined as follows:
b) Only trailers that are built, conveyed to the camp site, set up, maintained by
members of affiliated Unions to the various Building Construction Trades Councils
will be acceptable.
c) When trailers are used, they must be spaced not less than seven (7) feet apart and
be staggered so that when doors are opened, the hallways are not blocked.
d) Washrooms and dining trailers must be situated so that they are readily
accessible by weatherproof walkways from the sleeping trailers.
e) There must be individual heat in each room occupied by two (2) men by propane
heat or the equivalent of not less than 20,000 B.T.U.
114.5
CATERING
a) Cafeteria style of serving meals will be acceptable providing dishes are carried
back by the culinary staff.
b) The food shall be of good quality and have the approval of the Camp Committee
of the Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario.
c) There shall be sufficient housekeeping staff supplied by the culinary workers to
keep the bunkhouses clean, and beds shall be made up each day by such staff.
d) Kitchen facilities, equipment and food supplies shall be subject to inspection by
the duly authorized Camp Committee at any and all times and further, all grievances
shall be dealt with by said Committee.
Article 115
GENERAL
115.1 The Union agrees that it will not supply Contractors who are not members of
the Mechanical Contractors Association of Thunder Bay with any Union members
except:
(i) National signers; or
(ii) licensed Plumbing and Heating Contractors in Ontario and Thunder Bay; or
(iii) any Contractor having a mechanical division; or
(iv) any Contractors engaged in process piping; or
(v) any Contractor for whose Employees the Union may after November 20, 1972,
obtain bargaining rights through certification, voluntary recognition or otherwise in
the geographic area and sectors set out in the unit of Employers described in any
decision or Certificate to be used by the Ontario Labor Relations Board in the said
accreditation proceedings.
115.2 When Members from other U.A. Locals or potential Members are employed,
and members in good standing of the Union become available, travel card or
potential Members shall be replaced by qualified Members of the Union.
115.3 The Union reserves the right to refuse to handle, erect or install fabricated
piping sent to the job that has not been fabricated by building trade journeymen or
apprentices, employed by an Employer under agreement with the United
Association and its affiliated Local Union, except for Article 24 and items which are
classified as catalogue items.
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Article 117
PRE-JOB CONFERENCE
117.1 A pre-job conference shall be held on all projects having a mechanical
contract in excess of $250,000.00 or as pertaining to the Collective Agreement.
117.2 The Contractor, or his representative, and the Business Representative of the
United Association having jurisdiction over the area where the work is to be
performed may, by mutual consent, waive such pre-job conference.
SCHEDULES
A
WAGES
1. The minimum rate of wages per hour to be paid for all straight time worked by
each Journeyman shall be:
$34.34 per hour effective May 28, 2007
$35.54 per hour effective May 1, 2008
$36.93 per hour effective May 1, 2009
2. Foreman shall receive a minimum of 7% per hour above the journeymen base
wage rate noted in Schedule A1.
ie.
$36.74 per hour effective May 28, 2007
$38.03 per hour effective May 1, 2008
$39.52 per hour effective May 1, 2009
General Foremen shall receive a minimum of 11% per hour above the journeyman
base rate noted in Schedule A1.
ie.
$38.12 per hour effective May 28, 2007
$39.45 per hour effective May 1, 2008
$40.99 per hour effective May 1, 2009
3. The minimum rate of wages per hour to be paid for all straight time worked by
each Apprentice shall be as follows:FIRST YEAR
45% of Journeyman's Rate
SECOND YEAR
55% of Journeyman's Rate
THIRD YEAR
65% of Journeyman's Rate
FOURTH YEAR
75% of Journeyman's Rate
FIFTH YEAR
85% of Journeyman's Rate
Refer to Standard Article 35 for additional information regarding Apprentice Wages
and Benefits.
B
VACATION AND STATUTORY HOLIDAYS
1. Statutory Holidays and Vacation with Pay payment shall be ten percent (10%) of
gross earnings; six percent (6%) of gross earnings in lieu of Statutory Holidays and
time lost due to inclement weather and illness; four percent (4%) of gross earnings
as Vacation with Pay.
2. Each Employee shall receive the above payment with weekly pay.
3. Vacation with Pay to be taxed and shown on cheque stubs.
C
WELFARE FUND
1. Each employer shall contribute to the Unions Health and Welfare Fund for each
hour's pay earned by each of his employees, the sum of $2.35. Refer to Article 30
for additional contribution related to continuation of benefits.
D
PENSION FUND
1. Each employer shall, contribute to the Union's Pension Fund a sum equal to
$5.00 for each hours pay earned by each of his employees.
2. The Pension Fund is administered by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Union
under a Trust Agreement.
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E
EDUCATION & TRAINING FUND
1. Each employer shall contribute to the Local 628 Training Fund a sum equal to
1% of (Basic rate and vacation pay) for each hour's pay earned by each employee.
The operation of such a Training Program will be by a joint board. Refer to
Standard Article 23 for additional Training Fund.
G
INDUSTRY FUND
1. The employer agrees to contribute 47 cents per employee earned hour to the
Mechanical Contractors Association, Thunder Bay; 49 cents effective August 5,
2007.
2. The moneys thus paid shall be known as the Zone Association Industry Fund
and shall be used for the general purposes of the Zone Association including the
Zone Association's cost of negotiating and administering this Agreement.
3. The contributions for the Zone Association Industry Fund shall be paid to the
Administrator of the Welfare Fund as shown on the Employer's Contribution Report
at the rates specified in paragraph 1 and remitted at the same time as the Welfare
contributions. The Administrator shall keep Association Industry Fund payments
entirely separate from contributions to the Welfare Fund and deposit the funds
monthly in a Trust Company or Bank as designated and instructed by the M.C.A.
Thunder Bay.
4. The M.C.A. shall reimburse the Administrator for costs involved in the monthly
receipts and disbursements of the Zone Association Industry Fund. Arrangements
for the procedures and fees shall be made directly between M.C.A. Thunder Bay and
the Administrator.
H
UNION FIELD DUES
1. The Employer agrees to deduct the sum of 2% of (basic rate + vacation pay) for
each hour's pay earned or part thereof by each Employee and agrees to remit said
amount to the Administrator of the Union Field Dues.
I
TRAVEL ALLOWANCE
1. Where an Employee is required to commute daily from Thunder Bay to a job site
outside the 25 km travel free zone (which exists from the designated Post Office) he
shall receive as a travel allowance .94 minutes per km travelled beyond the 25 km
free zone at his regular hourly rate. The Employee shall be on the job at regular
starting time and work a full shift. Mileage is to be computed from the free zone
boundary and return. Refer to Article 37 Re: the Standard Provincial Travel Free
Zone – which supersedes this Schedule, where in conflict.
2. In all other instances, other than that specified in paragraph above, mileage will
be computed from the free zone boundary to within 300' of the designated work
area.
3. Any job site situated beyond the 25 km free zone may be paid under this
Schedule, or as weekly board allowance under Schedule J, at the option of the
Employer.
4. Where transportation is not provided by the Employer, the Employee shall
receive 47 cents per km transportation allowance beyond the 25 km free zone; 49
cents effective May 1, 2008; 51 cents effective May 1, 2009 in lieu thereof.
5. When an Employee is instructed by the Employer to report to a job location
which necessitates transportation and traveling time, he shall receive transportation
cost and a board allowance in accordance with Schedule J of this agreement.
The Employee shall be compensated at his single hourly rate not exceeding eight (8)
hours per day for such traveling time beyond the 25 km free zone, plus all applicable
benefits.
6. On initial hiring, travel expense from Thunder Bay to jobs out of town shall be
paid in accordance with Schedule above, paragraphs one (1) and four (4) or
paragraph five (5) at the option of the Employer.
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7. The cost of transportation to and from the job shall be paid every forty-five (45)
calendar days, plus wages for the appropriate time allowance. This shall be paid
whether or not the Employee actually returns to Thunder Bay and he shall receive
his cheque for the fare home at this time.
8. An Employee shall also be entitled to return transportation and travel time if:
1) he has been laid off
2) the job has been completed
9. If an Employee leaves the job of his own volition within forty-five (45) calendar
days, transportation and traveling time returning to Thunder Bay shall be forfeited.
J
BOARD ALLOWANCE
1. All Employees working on a job site who, because of the location of the job site,
are required to maintain temporary living quarters away from their permanent
residence, shall receive a board allowance as follows:
1) A Room and Board Allowance of $83.91; $86.41 effective May 1, 2008; $89.01
effective May 1, 2009, per day worked, shall be paid to employees covered by this
Agreement.
2) Any Employee starting work between the regular hours of work, shall have his
board allowance pro rated.
3) Pay for room and board on any of the Statutory Holidays stipulated in Article
"Holidays" if he has worked the regular working day immediately preceding such
Holiday and the regular hours on the day immediately following such Holiday
providing such Holiday occurs on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.
4) Room and board for a full day if sent home because of job conditions or
inclement weather.
5) When a camp is established, the Employee shall have the option of camp
accommodation or the board allowance provided the Employee indicates his choice
only once at the time of his initial assignment to the project. Where an Employee
has chosen not to live in camp, he shall not qualify for daily travel time or
transportation allowance.
6) First week board allowance to be paid Friday of that week and weekly or biweekly to correspond with Article 5 of Collective Agreement.
K
UNION DUES CHECK-OFF
1. The Employer shall deduct Union dues from their Employees' wages. Such dues
will be collected monthly and transmitted to the Union office together with a full
check-off list of Employees, not later than the fifteenth (15th) of the following
month in which deductions were made.
2. The Union will notify the Zone Association of the appropriate initiation fee and
monthly dues.
L
WORKERS INSTRUCTIVE PROGRAM
1. The Employers agree to contribute five cents (5c) per employee per hour worked
to the Workers Instructive Program from the industry fund.
2. The moneys thus paid shall be known as the W.I.P. Fund and shall be used for
Construction Safety Training and Journeyman Training.
3. The contributions for the W.I.P. Fund shall be remitted to the Union Office
together with a full check-off list of employees not later than the fifteenth (15th) of
the following month for which contributions were made.
4. The Fund shall be jointly administered by equal representation from Local 628
and the Mechanical Contractors Association Thunder Bay.
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APPENDIX 2
ZONE 2 SAULT STE. MARIE - LOCAL UNION 508
WAGE SCHEDULES
Effective Dates
May 28/07 May 1/08 May 1/09
Basic Rate
33.30
34.39
32.38
Vacation Pay 10%
3.33
3.44
3.24
Welfare
2.35
2.50
2.20
Pension - hours worked
3.00
3.00
3.00
Pension - hours earned
3.42
3.62
3.24
Training
0.40
0.40
0.40
S.U.B.
Article 23
0.10
0.10
0.10
Article 30
0.03
0.03
0.03
Denovo
0.04
0.04
0.02
O.P.T.P.F.
0.23
0.23
0.23
OCS
incl.
incl.
incl.
Contingency Fund
incl.
incl.
incl.
Union Field Dues
incl.
incl.
incl.
TOTAL
44.84
46.20
47.75
Schedule O
0.10
0.10
0.10
Zone Association Fund/OCS
0.35
0.35
0.35
MIAC/WTF Funds
0.115
0.115
0.115
TOTAL
45.405
46.765
48.315
After Tax Deductions:
Union Field Dues
1.5% of employees earnings (Base rate + Vacation pay)
Contingency Fund
2.5% of employees earnings (Base rate + Vacation pay)
O.P.T.P.F.
0.23
0.23
0.23
OCS
0.01
0.01
0.01
Local 508 have included in their employee earnings the "Union Field Dues",
"Contingency Fund" and "OCS (Ontario Construction Secretariat) Fund". After tax
the full amount of these funds are deducted from employees and remitted in
accordance with the local Appendix. The MIAC/WTF Funds are GST taxable; GST
Registration number for these funds is: 124252065.
Foreman
9% above base. General Foreman 15% above base
Work Week
40 Hours
Article No.
Title
Schedule
Title
101 Hiring
A Wages
102 Show-up Time
B Vacation & Statutory Holiday Pay
103 Job Steward
C Welfare Fund
104 Work Break
D Pension Fund
105 Job Site Accommodation E Training Fund
106 Tools
F
107 Emergency Repairs
G Industry Fund
108 Hours of Work
H Union Field Dues and/or Promotion Fund
109 Overtime
I Travel Allowance
110 Shift Work
J Board Allowance
111 Foremen
K Union Dues Check-off
112 Apprentices
L Late Remittance
113 Pre-Job Conference
M Commercial/Institutional Work
N Industrial Maintenance and Repair
O Health and Safety Training
NOTE: Numbered Articles and/or Schedules that are left blank are for standard
reference only and do not apply to this Appendix.
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APPENDIX 2
ZONE 2 SAULT STE. MARIE - LOCAL UNION 508
Article 101
HIRING
101.1 The Contractor agrees to give preference in employment to members of the
Union having jurisdiction over the area where the work is being performed. Such
Member shall have his Certificate of Qualification for the trade required. The
Contractor agrees to provide the Union with its request for manpower by facsimile.
101.2 A Member shall provide his Social Insurance Number to the Contractor or his
representative on the date of hire.
101.3 A Contractor, who within three (3) regular working days of a request to the
Union (Saturday, Sunday and Holidays excluded) does not obtain the number of
qualified Members requested, shall notify the Union having jurisdiction over the
area by wire or by facsimile that the Contractor will obtain Members from other
United Association sources if available. If sufficient Members from other United
Association sources are not available the Contractor shall be free to obtain workmen
willing to become U.A. Members within thirty (30) regular working days.
101.4 No Employee shall be discriminated against by the Employer because of
Union activities or because of any right provided by law or this agreement. No
Employee shall be discriminated against by the Employer or the Union because of
race, color or creed.
101.5 Unemployed Journeymen members of Local 508 who have properly signed
on the appropriate out of work list will be hired within trade lines on a 50 - 50 basis
in accordance to Article 36.
101.6 No member will be hired by the Contractor without first having received a
referral slip from the Local Union.
101.7 When hiring Apprentices, the Employer may request, and the Union shall
supply if available, Apprentices as per their term of Apprenticeship, ie. 1st, 2nd, 3rd,
4th, 5th.
101.8 Where applicable, when layoff occurs, one of the last eight (8) members,
excluding Foreman, to be left on the project has to be fifty-five (55) years of age or
older. The Contractor agrees to provide the Union with notice of layoffs of
manpower by facsimile.
101.9 Refer to Article 36 Re: Standard Provincial Hiring and Mobility provisions –
which supersede any conflicting provisions in this Article 101.
Article 102
SHOW-UP TIME
102.1 An Employee who reports for work on schedule and is informed that no work
is available, shall be paid two (2) hours at his applicable rate and all other applicable
benefits. He may, however, be required to perform other work of his trade as
directed by the Contractor or his representative.
102.2 If an Employee has started work and the work cannot proceed, the Employee
so affected shall receive his applicable rate of pay for the time spent working on the
job, but not less than four (4) hours pay, and all other applicable benefits. He may,
however, be required to perform other work of his trade as directed by the
Contractor or his representative.
Article 103
JOB STEWARDS
103.1 A job Steward shall be appointed by the Union Business Representative on
any job. The Contractor or his site representative shall be notified in writing of the
name of the Job Steward when the appointment becomes effective.
103.2 A Job Steward shall be an employee who is a qualified Journeyman, capable
of performing the regular work in accordance with the job requirements. It shall be
the duty of the Job Steward to make every effort and give every consideration that
the provisions of this Agreement are carried out with consideration and fairness to
both parties concerned. He shall not be laid off, transferred or discharged by reason
of his executing his duties and responsibilities as a Job Steward.
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103.3 Contractors agree to inform the Steward within a reasonable period of time of
changes to manpower requirements and project schedules. A Job Steward's duties
shall pertain only to the particular Contractor by whom they are employed.
Therefore, such Job Steward shall not interfere with other Contractors on the job
site.
103.4 It is understood and agreed that Job Stewards have their regular work to
perform, and that they shall not absent themselves unduly from this work. There
shall be no non-working Job Stewards.
103.5 The Job Steward shall not be laid off prior to the manpower requirements
being reduced to two (2) Employees, excluding foremen, providing the Job Steward
has the trade qualifications for the work to be performed. The Contractor or his
representative shall notify the Business Representative of the Union when a Job
Steward is to be laid off or transferred.
Article 104
WORK BREAK
104.1 A work break not exceeding fifteen (15) minutes may be taken by an
Employee once in each half of a shift and at commencement of overtime, when time
off for a meal is not taken. Employees will not leave their designated area during
the work break, provided adequate shelter is supplied.
104.2 The Contractor or Foreman and Union will arrange the time and place of the
work break.
104.3 If the work break interferes with the progress of the work, the break may be
staggered so that all men will not be stopped at the same time.
104.4 When Employees who have completed their regular eight hour shift are
required to work more than two hours overtime, they shall receive an adequate hot
meal initially and every four hours thereafter. Such meals shall be supplied and paid
for by the Contractor and be consumed during a 20 minute maximum break. In lieu
of the first meal, upon mutual consent between the Contractor and the Union, the
Contractor may pay the employee $15.00.
Article 105
JOB SITE ACCOMMODATION
105.1 Adequately heated lunchrooms or accommodation shall be provided by the
Contractor on each project when necessary. The location of such lunchrooms or
accommodation will be determined by the Contractor, but will be as close as
possible to the work area.
105.2 Such lunchrooms or accommodation shall be weather proof and shall be kept
clean. Each such lunchroom shall be equipped with commercially sealed potable
water supply. A table and sufficient benches or seats for the Employees on the job
shall be provided in the lunchrooms or accommodations.
105.3 The Contractor shall ensure clean sanitary facilities on the job site and abide
by the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
List of Addresses and Phone Numbers of Inspectors:
Construction Safety Inspector
390 Bay Street, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Phone (705) 949-3331
Occupational Health Inspector (Construction)
199 Larch Street, 6th floor, Sudbury, ON
Phone 1-800-461-4000
105.6 On remote Job Sites where camps must be established, the employees shall
stay in such camps in lieu of 60% of the Board allowance, as set out in schedule J.1
of the collective agreement, providing the camp facility is one man per room.
When the parties to this agreement are responsible for the Building or installation of
camp facilities, the following shall apply:
a) It shall be built or installed by members of Trade Unions recognized by the
Building Trades Council.
b) Rooms to be approximately 72 square feet.
c) One bed with Box spring mattress at least 6 feet in length, one window, one
mirror, one table and one chair, one waste paper basket, one clothes closet with
locking device per room.
d) Clean linen once a week, blankets laundered out every three months, or
when deemed necessary. New men to be supplied with clean blankets and
sheets.
e) One wash basin, one shower, one toilet for every five men, one washer and
dryer for every 20 men.
Article 106
TOOLS
106.1 The following tools shall be supplied by each Journeyman Plumber on a
Commercial Job.
One Pair 8" Pliers
One Torpedo Level One 5 Meter Tape
106.2 Each Journeyman Steamfitter, Steamfitter Apprentice and Plumber
Apprentice shall supply:
One Pair 8" Pliers
One Torpedo Level One 5 Meter Tape
106.3 (a) The Contractor shall supply all remaining tools and equipment required
for the proper installation of all work to be performed.
(b) In operating plants, the Contractor shall provide coveralls for Employees
use when the Job is of an unusually dirty nature.
106.4 The Employees must accept responsibility for the tools supplied by the
Contractor, and must report the breakage or loss of such tools immediately on
duplicate forms to be supplied by the Contractor. Employees willfully misusing or
failing to report loss of tools shall be subject to cost of replacement.
106.5 The Contractor agrees to provide adequate protection for all tools. The
Contractor accepts responsibility for normal wear and tear on return of broken or
worn tools supplied by the Employer. Tools shall be kept in good condition at all
times.
106.6 All tools willfully damaged by the Employee shall be paid for by the
Employee, provided a tool voucher is signed by him and he is permitted to be
present when tools are checked off at termination of employment, and also, provided
he be equipped by the Contractor, with a suitable tool box with hasp and lock.
106.7 When an Employer has a tool crib, or material store on the job site pertaining
to this trade, it shall be manned by one or more members of the Union who are party
to this Agreement. If more than one trade is involved this job will be negotiated
between the trades involved and the Contractor.
106.8 Employees shall be given time to return the Employer's tools to the tool crib
at the end of the shift.
105.4 Potable drinking water shall be supplied by the Contractor in a satisfactorily
sealed sanitary container with paper cups or from an approved potable water faucet.
105.5 When corrosive, poisonous or other substances that might endanger health or
safety are to be handled or used by the Employees, then those Employees will be
supplied with adequate protective clothing, clean water, soap, individual towels, and
wash-up facilities on Company time.
Article 107
EMERGENCY REPAIRS
(Commercial Only)
107.1 All overtime work of an emergency nature, where life may be endangered or
property damaged, shall be paid for at the regular rate of pay if not more than two
hours beyond the regular work hours are required to complete such repairs.
107.2 All work beyond the two (2) hours described above including Saturday,
Sundays and Holidays shall be paid for at time and one-half the regular rate.
107.3 The above rates shall include all applicable benefits.
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Article 108
HOURS OF WORK
108.1 The ordinary hours of work, Monday to Friday inclusive, shall consist of
eight (8) hours work between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., with a half hour for lunch.
108.2 Should a job or local conditions require a change in the ordinary hours of
work, the Employer may schedule 8 consecutive hours of work with a half hour for
lunch between 6:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.; and shall notify the Local Union Office of
such change.
108.3 The weekly ordinary hours of work in 108.1 may be adjusted by mutual
agreement of the union and the contractors on site to four ten hour days at straight
time rates in lieu of five eight hour days. Where hours are required to be worked in
excess of ten in a day or forty in a week, they shall be paid at regular overtime rates.
Where hours are required to be worked on a fifth day, or sixth day, board allowance
as indicated in Article “J” shall be paid for each such hour worked to a maximum of
8 hours per day.
108.4 Refer to Standard Article 33 regarding further flexibility in scheduling work
hours.
Article 109
OVERTIME
109.1 All hours worked on Saturdays and Sundays and the Statutory Holidays listed
in Article 6 when worked shall be paid at double time.
109.2 All work before 8:00 a.m. and after 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday shall be paid
at the rate of double time, with the exception of shift work, emergency repairs and
Articles 108.2 and 108.3.
109.3 Any employee that does not have an 8 hour break between his shift shall
continue at the overtime rate on his next regular shift.
Article 110
SHIFT WORK
110.1 If shift work should become necessary in addition to the ordinary hours of
work, one (1) full additional shift must be worked in each twenty-four (24) hour
period. It is recognized that when conditions allow only night work, the provisions
of Paragraph 110.6 of this article shall prevail. Refer to Standard Article 32
regarding special condition hours of work.
110.2 Work commencing at the regular starting time shall work the ordinary hours
of work at regular pay.
110.3 A shift commencing any time between nine a.m. (9:00 a.m.) and prior to
seven p.m. (7:00 p.m.) shall work eight (8) hours for nine (9) hours pay.
110.4 A shift commencing any time between seven p.m. (7:00 p.m.) and two a.m.
(2:00 a.m.) shall work eight (8) hours for (10) hours pay. Hourly rates mentioned
herein shall mean single time.
110.5 No Employee shall work more than one (1) shift in any twenty-four (24) hour
period under the conditions of the above clauses. Overtime hours shall not be
considered shift work.
110.6 When work cannot be done during the day, such work may be done as a
straight night shift of not more than eight (8) working hours for which a premium of
two (2) hours shall be paid for each shift. This shift shall work only between the
hours of five p.m. (5:00 p.m.) and eight a.m. (8:00 a.m.) on Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday, but Friday only until one a.m. (1:00 a.m.) Saturday.
110.7 All time worked on Saturdays, except as set out in Article 110.6, Sundays, or
Holidays shall be paid for at the rate of Double Time.
Article 111
FOREMEN
111.1 The Contractor shall appoint or demote a Foreman to Journeyman or appoint
or demote additional Foremen, at his discretion as may be required.
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111.2 Contractors from areas outside the Union's jurisdictional area shall be
allowed to bring in one (1) Foreman, if suitable men are not available in local union.
Members of Local Union 508 shall be given preference on any additional
supervision.
111.3 A Foreman's duties shall include, but not be limited to, laying out work and
instructing employees in their duties.
111.4 The extent to which a Foreman shall work with the tools of the trade shall be
at the discretion of the Contractor or his representative.
111.5 He shall protect and promote the interests of the Contractor on the job or in
the shop at all times, within the terms of his Agreement.
Article 112
APPRENTICES
112.1 The Contractor and the Union agree to fully support and implement the
provisions and intent of the Ontario Apprenticeship and Tradesmen's Qualification
Act, and to be governed by all terms of the Act as in effect, or as amended
112.2 All Apprentices shall work under the direct supervision of a Journeyman,
with the exception of fifth (5th) year Apprentices, who may work on their own,
providing the Apprentice is working on a supervised project.
112.3 There shall be a Joint Training and Apprenticeship Committee composed of
equal representatives of both Contractors and Union.
112.4 All matter or disputes pertaining to apprenticeship that cannot be mutually
settled by this Committee shall be referred to the Board.
112.5 The allowable proportion of apprentices to journeymen shall be one (1)
apprentice to every (3) journeymen. However, where necessary, for purposes of
ensuring future manpower supply, the Employer agrees to at minimum:
a) employ one (1) registered Apprentice for each six (6) Journeymen,
excluding Foremen, in his employment, if required to do so by the Union.
b) on individual projects where more than five (5) Journeymen are regularly
employed, employ one (1) registered Apprentice for each five (5)
Journeymen, excluding Foremen, employed on that project.
It is understood and agreed that these “at minimum” ratios are subject to the
availability of a sufficient number of apprentices, and the technical skill
requirements of the work at hand.
Article 113
Pre-Job Conference
On projects where a Contractor bound to this Collective Agreement is also bound to
other I.C.I. Collective Agreements, a pre-job conference may be called at the option
of either party and the parties agree to meet within 14 days.
SCHEDULES
A
WAGES
1. May 28, 2007 - $32.38; May 1, 2008 - $33.30; May 1, 2009 - $34.39.
2. Foremen:
A Foreman's rate will be a minimum of $2.91 per hour above the Journeyman rate;
$3.00 above effective May 1, 2008; $3.10 above effective May 1, 2009.
3. General Foreman:
A General Foreman will be paid a minimum of $4.86 per hour above the
Journeyman rate; $5.00 above effective May 1, 2008; $5.16 above effective May 1,
2009.
4. Apprentices:
(a) Rates of Plumber and Steamfitter Apprentices will be:
1st year
45% of Journeyman's Rate
2nd year
55% of Journeyman's Rate
3rd year
65% of Journeyman's Rate
4th year
80% of Journeyman's Rate
5th year
90% of Journeyman's Rate
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(b) Rates of Welder Apprentices will be:
1st year 50% of Journeyman’s Rate
2nd year 70% of Journeyman’s Rate
3rd year 85% of Journeyman’s Rate
Refer to Standard Article 35 for additional information regarding Apprentice Wages
and Benefits.
B
PAY FOR VACATION AND STATUTORY HOLIDAYS
1. Vacation pay shall be paid at the rate of 10% of the hourly rate. See article 6.4
page 6 for payment method.
C
WELFARE FUND
1. The Employer will contribute $2.20 per hour for employee for every hour earned;
$2.35 effective May 1, 2008; $2.50 effective May 1, 2009. This money to be paid to
Local 508 Health and Welfare Fund by the 15th day of the month following. Refer
to Article 30 for additional contribution related to continuation of benefits.
D
PENSION FUND
1. The employer will contribute $3.00 per hour for employees for every hour
worked.
2. In addition, the employer will contribute $3.24 per hour for employees for every
hour earned; $3.42 effective May 1, 2008; $3.62 effective May 1, 2009.
3. It is agreed and understood that the amount of contribution noted in D 1. above
shall remain unchanged at the May 1, 1996 $3.00 level for the duration of this
collective agreement and any future renewals.
4. This money to be paid to Local 508 Pension Fund by the 15th day of the month
following.
E
TRAINING FUND
1. Employers will contribute 40 cents per hour worked by his employees; and remit
the total amount to Local Union 508 Training Fund by the 15th day of the month
following the month in which the deductions were made, this fund to be jointly
trusted and administered by Employer and Union. Refer to Standard Article 23 for
additional Training Fund.
F
CONTINGENCY FUND
1. Contingency Fund Dues will be 2.5% of employees earnings. The employer will
deduct this amount from the employees wages and remit it, along with the monthly
and travel card dues, to Local Union 508 no later than the 15th day of the month
following the month in which the deductions were made.
G
INDUSTRY FUND
1. Each Contractor Bound by this Collective Agreement shall contribute thirty-five
(35) cents per hour worked by each employee to the Mechanical Contractors
Association of Sault Ste. Marie. This amount shall be remitted along with Welfare,
Pension, Bill 162, and O.P.T.P.F. as per the current Local 508 Employer
Contribution Form.
H
FIELD DUES
1. Field Dues will be 1.5% of employee's earnings, the Employer will deduct this
amount from the employee's wages and remit this amount along with the Monthly
and Travel Card Dues to Local Union 508 no later than the 15th day of the month
following the month in which the deductions were made. All funds in the above
schedules C, D, E, F, G and H, up to and including the last pay period of each
month, shall be remitted to the Local Union 508 funds by the 15th of the month
following the month in which those funds were earned.
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I
TRAVEL ALLOWANCE
1. There shall be a Free Travel Zone extending 25 Road km from the City Hall in
Sault Ste. Marie. Refer to Article 37 Re: the Standard Provincial Travel Free Zone
– which supersedes this Schedule, where in conflict.
2. Mileage beyond the free travel zone shall be paid at the rate of: 48 cents per km;
50 cents effective May 1, 2008; 52 cents effective May 1, 2009, to a maximum of 40
kms each way.
3. In going to work, outside the established free zone returning daily, the workman
shall be on the job at the regular starting time and work a full regular work shift.
4. When an employee is transferred between jobs, during working hours and
provides his own transportation, he shall be reimbursed by the sum in 2. above for
miles in addition to his hourly rate.
J
BOARD ALLOWANCE
A member sent by a Contractor to work on a job beyond 40 kms from the Free Zone
Limit within the jurisdiction area of Local Union 508 shall:
1. Be paid hourly Board Allowance as follows based on 40 hours per week
minimum and to a maximum of 8 hours per day:
Projects beyond 40 km up to 79 km - $5.55/hour; $5.72 effective May 1, 2008;
$5.89 effective May 1, 2009.
Projects beyond 80 km up to 149 km - $10.26/hour; $10.57 effective May 1,
2008; $10.89 effective May 1, 2009.
Projects beyond 150 km up to 249 km - $12.47/hour; $12.84 effective May 1,
2008; $13.23 effective May 1, 2009.
Projects beyond 250 km up to jurisdictional boundary - $15.05/hour; $15.50
effective May 1, 2008; $15.97 effective May 1, 2009.
2. Be paid Board Allowance on any Statutory Holiday stipulated in Article 6.
"Holidays", if he has worked the regular hours on the working day immediately
preceding such Holiday and the regular hours on the working day immediately
following such Holiday.
3. Be paid Board Allowance for a full day if sent home because of job conditions.
4. Schedule J.1 shall apply only to hours worked if a member is discharged for
proper cause or terminates his employment voluntarily. Such employee shall not be
referred back to that job for 30 days from date of discharge.
5. For work on scheduled shutdown repairs, maintenance and alterations, of 3 work
days duration or less, the employer shall have the option in lieu of J 1., to reimburse
employees sent to such work on the basis of regular pay for reasonable time spent
traveling, as well as actual expenses incurred for meals, rooms and personal vehicle
expenses as per schedule I 2. This provision shall be in effect until April 30, 2010 or
until 30 days following receipt, in writing, from either party, or a request for its
termination.
K
UNION DUES CHECK-OFF
1. There will be a check-off Union Dues and the same to be forwarded to the Union
Office by the 15th of the month following.
LATE REMITTANCE OF
L
BENEFITS AND UNION DUES
1. See Article 41 – Funds Remittance Process/Penalties.
The failure to pay each month shall constitute a separate offense, and shall subject
the contractor to the 10% payment. Thereafter, interest shall run at the rate of 2%
per month (24% per year compounded monthly) on any unpaid arrears, including
liquidated damages.
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M
COMMERCIAL OR INSTITUTIONAL CONSTRUCTION
OR SERVICE
1. The conditions of this Schedule apply to all mechanical equipment, material and
labour pertaining to the plumbing and pipefitting industry carried out in the
commercial or institutional areas. This Schedule also applies to the servicing of all
commercial and institutional buildings.
2. On projects where the value of such work exceeds $200,000.00 the conditions of
this schedule shall apply upon the mutual agreement in writing of the Sault Ste.
Marie Mechanical Contractors Association and Local 508 of the United Association
of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the
United States and Canada, on a project by project basis.
3. All employees transferring to and from work described in this schedule and work
in the industrial area, shall obtain referral slips from the union.
4. The Journeymen base rate for work covered by this schedule, shall be 85% of the
regular ICI rate specified in Schedule A. Foremen and Apprentices shall receive
their percentages (as specified in Schedule A) of the applicable 85% base rate. All
other Terms and Conditions of Appendix 2 and the Standard Provincial Articles of
this agreement shall apply.
5. Overtime beyond the normal hours of work shall be paid at the rate of time and
one half (1½) for all such hours worked Monday through Friday and for the first 4
hours worked on Saturday. All other hours including statutory holidays (Article 6.1)
will be paid at double time, with the exception of shift work.
6. This Schedule shall be in effect until April 30, 2010 or until 30 days following
the receipt, in writing, from either party, of a request for its termination. Upon such
termination, the conditions of this Schedule shall continue to apply to all work bid
prior to such termination and continuing in progress until such work is complete.
other schedules and conditions.
10. This schedule shall be in effect until April 30, 2010, or until 30 days following
receipt in writing from either party, of a request for it’s termination. Upon such
termination, the conditions of this schedule shall continue to apply to all work
described above that has been bid prior to such termination, and continues in
progress until such work is complete.
O
HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING
1. The Union agrees that UA Local 508 Members in good standing, dispatched
from the hall shall be currently trained in WHMIS, Fall Arrest and Confined Space
Awareness as well as applicable mandatory Health and Safety Orientation Training
that may be required, (exclusive of owner/client site specific requirements).
2. Employers agree to add $.10 cents per hour worked effective May 28, 2007 to
the UA 508 Training Fund to cover the costs related to the delivery of such
Training.
3. The 10 cents per hour worked will be noted as a separate item in the wage
schedule.
4. The Union agrees that written verification of the status of such training will be
made available to employer on request at the time of dispatch.
5. The parties agree to meet within a reasonable period of time to re-examine the
costs related to this Article and to adjust them to their mutual satisfaction upon
receiving a written request to do so from the Union.
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INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
1. The conditions of this schedule shall apply to all mechanical equipment, material
and labour pertaining to the plumbing and pipefitting industry when applied to
industrial maintenance and repair work only.
2. It is understood that maintenance and repair work, for the purposes of this
schedule is work that is included in scheduled “down days” and “shut downs” of
industrial plants, it does not include furnace shutdowns and rebuilds or other work
of a major long term nature. The application of this schedule to any work beyond
this scope must be pre-approved in writing by the union.
3. This agreement shall not include the installation of any new equipment, systems
or design alterations.
4. The journeyman base wage rate for work covered by this schedule shall be 100%
of the regular I.C.I. rate specified in Schedule A. Foreman and apprentices shall
receive their respective percentages (as specified in Schedule A) of the applicable
100% base rate. All other terms and conditions of Appendix 2 and the standard
provincial articles of the agreement shall apply.
5. All employee benefits and employer contributions for work under this schedule
will be remitted on the basis of hours earned.
6. The requirement for 2 hours pay on layoff is waived for work covered by this
schedule.
7. Overtime beyond the normal hours of work shall be paid at the rate of time and
one half (1 ½) for all such hours worked Monday through Friday and for the first 4
hours worked on Saturday. All other hours including statutory holidays (Article
6.1) will be paid at double time, with the exception of shift work.
8. All employees transferring to and from work described in this schedule and work
in the industrial area, shall obtain referral slips from the Union.
9. A contractor may recall members who have been in his employ during the past
12 months if training and experience acquired by such members on previous
projects is relevant and necessary to complete the work for which the recall is being
exercised. The union shall have the right to substitute a member possessing the
same training and experience and who is higher on the union’s out of work list.
Employees obtained under this article shall not be transferred to work covered by
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APPENDIX 3
ZONE 3 SUDBURY - LOCAL UNION 800
WAGE SCHEDULES
Effective Dates
Basic Rate
Vacation Pay 10%
Welfare
Pension
Training
S.U.B.
Article 23
Article 30
Denovo
O.P.T.P.F.
Organizing Fund
Union Field Dues
Stabilization Fund
TOTAL
Zone Association Fund
MIAC/WTF Funds
TOTAL
After Tax Deductions:
Union Field Dues
Traing Fund
Contingency Fund
Office Administration
OCS
Building Fund
Local 800 Promotion Fund
TOTAL
May 28/07
32.65
3.27
3.47
4.75
May 1/08
33.19
3.32
3.72
5.25
May 1/09
33.92
3.39
3.97
5.75
0.10
0.03
0.02
0.23
0.07
incl.
1.00
45.59
0.44
0.115
46.145
0.10
0.03
0.04
0.23
0.07
incl.
1.00
46.95
0.47
0.115
47.535
0.10
0.03
0.04
0.23
0.07
incl.
1.00
48.50
0.50
0.115
49.115
0.14
0.70
0.36
0.55
0.01
0.25
0.04
2.05
0.14
0.70
0.36
0.55
0.01
0.25
0.04
2.05
0.14
0.70
0.36
0.55
0.01
0.25
0.04
2.05
After tax the full amount of each fund is deducted from Base Rate and remitted in
accordance with the local Appendix. The O.P.T.P.F. and Organizing Fund are also
taxed. The MIAC/WTF Funds are GST taxable; GST Registration number for these
funds is: 124252065.
Foreman - $2.50 above Journeyman's rate
Work Week - 40 hours
Article No.
Title
Schedule
Title
101 Hiring
A Wages
102 Show-up Time
B Vacation & Statutory Holiday Pay
103 Job Steward
C Welfare Fund
104 Work Break
D Pension Fund
105 Job Site Accommodation E Training Fund
106 Tools
F Miscellaneous Funds
107 Emergency Repairs
G Industry Fund
108 Hours of Work
H Union Field Dues and/or Promo. Fund
109 Overtime
I Travel Allowance
110 Shift Work
J Board Allowance
111 Foremen
K Rules and Regulations - Article 112
112 Apprentices
L Residential Construction
113 Notices and Leave of Absence
114 Off Hours Work
115 Meals
116 Punch Clocks
117 Pre-Job Conference
118 Preference of Employment
119 Stabilization Fund
Note: Numbered Articles and/or Schedules that are left blank are for standard
reference only and do not apply to this Appendix.
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APPENDIX 3
ZONE 3 SUDBURY - LOCAL UNION 800
Article 101
HIRING
101.1 The Contractor agrees to hire members of Local 800, as long as the Union is
able to supply members to take care of the needs of the Contractor, and the
Contractor when hiring shall give to the Union fair notice of their requirements,
which shall be at least five (5) regular working days. Such member shall have his
Certificate of Qualification for the trade required.
101.2 When a member first reports to work for a Contractor, he shall, within five
(5) regular working days, give the Contractor or his representative, his Social
Insurance Number.
101.3 If the Union cannot supply members of the United Association Local 800, the
Union will supply members who are members of the United Association, belonging
to Sister Locals.
101.4 When eight (8) or more members are employed by any one Contractor, every
8th member shall be fifty-five years or over, if available.
101.5 No member shall commence work without first having received a referral slip
from the Local Union or arranged to have a referral slip issued through the Union
office.
101.6 Resident employees and/or members shall have preference of employment in
their respective Town or City, with Contractors signatory to this Agreement, subject
to Article 36; and other than transfers as in Article 101.8 and name hiring as in
Article 101.7(a).
101.7 Unemployed members of Local 800 may be requested and hired as
Journeymen in charge at any time providing said member would immediately be in
charge of a crew.
Unemployed members of Local 800 who have properly signed on the Union's Outof-work list are to be employed according to the 50/50 hiring procedure outlined in
Article 36.
Name hiring shall apply to members of Local 800 only. A member of Local 800
who has quit his employment shall be registered at the bottom of the Union's Out-ofwork list and will not be allowed to be name hired for 14 calendar days except
foremen.
101.8 Transfer of employees may be effected from area to area only to projects that
are smaller than five hundred thousand dollars "total cost of Mechanical Project",
but resident members who are available will be hired first before transfers of
employees are effected to projects that are five hundred thousand or greater.
101.8A Members may be transferred back to their own area regardless of size of
project, on commercial and institutional jobs only. On Industrial projects permission
must be granted from Union.
101.9 The Employer may transfer only one (1) employee in Supervisory capacity
from area to area on projects over five hundred thousand dollars.
101.10 Refer to Article 36 Re: Standard Provincial Hiring and Mobility provisions
– which supersede any conflicting provisions in this Article 101.
Article 102
SHOW-UP TIME
102.1 (A) An employee who reports for work on schedule and is informed that no
work is available, shall be paid three (3) hours at his applicable rate and all other
applicable benefits. He may, however, be required to perform other work of his
trade as directed by the Contractor or his representative.
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102.1 (B) If an employee leaves the jobsite on his own volition prior to three (3)
hours paid for show up time, he shall forfeit his board allowance and be paid for
time spent on the job only. Any exception shall be approved by the Contractor.
102.2 If an employee has started work and the work cannot proceed, the employee
so affected shall receive his applicable rate of pay for the time spent working on the
job, but not less than two (2) hours pay, and all applicable benefits. He may,
however, be required to perform other work of his trade as directed by the
Contractor or his representative.
102.3 An Employee may be instructed by the Contractor or his representative by
phone or verbally, not to report to work due to conditions beyond the control of the
Contractor.
Article 103
JOB STEWARDS
103.1 A Job Steward shall be an employee who is a qualified Journeyman, capable
of performing the regular work in accordance with the job requirements.
103.2 It is understood and agreed that the Job Stewards have their regular work to
perform and that they shall be permitted time to perform their duties on the job and
in no case shall they be discriminated against by the Contractors for reasons of their
responsibilities.
103.3 A Job Steward shall notify the Journeyman in Charge on the job where
practical, before absenting himself from his work area to perform these duties and
he shall report to the Journeyman in Charge upon his return to his regular work.
103.4 It shall be the duty of the Job Steward to police the jurisdiction applicable to
his trade and to observe conditions of employment and the conduct of the Union
members to the end that the duties and obligations of members (employees) to their
Union and/or Contractor and the provisions of this Agreement and complied with.
103.5 The Job Steward shall assist when required, in adjusting differences or
misunderstandings which may arise out of the interpretation, application or alleged
violation of this Agreement. All complaints that cannot be initially adjusted with the
Contractor's representative on the job or project, will be referred to the Business
Manager for further action thereon.
103.6 Job Steward's duties will only pertain to the particular Contractor they are
employed by. Therefore, such Job Stewards will not interfere with other Contractors
on the job site.
103.7 Job Stewards will work all overtime hours that may be in effect on the job
site if willing and where his qualifications are equal to the work to be performed.
103.8 Job Steward shall have preferred seniority in the event of a reduction in work
force where his qualifications are equal to the work to be performed.
103.9 The union will notify the contractor or his site representative by letter, the
name of the Job Steward appointed by the Union within two (2) regular work days
of such appointment.
Article 104
WORK BREAK
104.1 The Contractor will grant one fifteen minute rest period in the morning and
one fifteen minute rest period in the afternoon and at commencement of overtime
from Monday to Sunday, inclusive.
Rest periods shall also apply on any shift work and on overtime of more than two
(2) hours duration. These fifteen minute rest periods may be taken in the employees
lunchroom or at place of work if Union agrees.
104.2 The Contractor or the Journeyman in charge will arrange the time of the rest
period.
104.3 If the rest period interferes with the progress of the work, the break may be
staggered so that all men will not be stopped at the same time.
Article 105
JOB SITE ACCOMMODATION
105.1 The Contractor agrees to provide on projects, sufficient lunch and
changeroom facilities which shall be properly heated and kept in a clean and
sanitary condition by both workmen and Contractor.
105.2 Lunch and changerooms shall be within reasonable walking distance of the
employees' place of work.
105.3 Decent toilets that are heated shall be provided or made available for the use
of workmen from the start of the project and within reasonably easy access of their
places of work so that there is at least one toilet for every twenty or fewer workmen
on the project at any one time.
105.4 Every toilet shall be constructed so that any user is sheltered from view and
protected from the weather and from falling objects, having natural or artificial
illumination; be provided with adequate supplies of toilet paper and disinfectant and
be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
105.5 An adequate supply of pure drinking water shall be kept readily accessible
for workmen. The drinking water shall be supplied from a piping system or from a
clean covered container having a drain faucet. No person shall be required to, or
shall use a dipper or drinking cup in common with other persons, in accordance with
the Construction Safety Act.
105.6 Washing facilities with adequate clean water, soap and individual towels
shall be provided for workmen who use and handle corrosive, poisonous or other
substances likely to endanger their safety or health.
105.7 The Contractor will arrange for parking space for Employees' vehicles that is
within reasonable walking distance of the job site.
105.8
CAMP CONDITIONS REMOTE AREAS
105.8(A) If employees use camp facilities they shall be charged no more than the
daily board payable under Section J Item 2 of this agreement.
B If no roads are available to project, flight or train costs shall be paid by employer.
C It shall be determined at the pre-job conference the number of days employee
spends on the project and the regularity of trips.
D Traveling allowance defined under Section I shall be paid upon hiring and lay-off
or termination if no agreement is reached at pre-job meeting.
Article 106
TOOLS
106.1 Each Journeyman Steamfitter, Steamfitter Apprentice and Plumber and
Plumber Apprentice shall supply:
One sixteen (16) foot measuring tape
One Torpedo level
One channel lock pliers
Each Welder shall supply: One sixteen (16) foot measuring tape.
106.2 The Contractor shall supply all remaining tools and equipment required for
the proper installation of all work to be performed.
106.3 The employees must accept responsibility for the tools supplied by the
Contractor and must report the breakage or loss of such tools immediately, on
duplicate forms to be supplied by the Contractor. Employees willfully misusing or
failing to report loss of tools shall be subject to cost of replacement.
106.4 The Contractor agrees to provide adequate protection and storage for all tools
issued and accept responsibility for normal wear and tear on return of broken or
worn tools. Tools shall be kept in good condition at all times.
106.5 All tools willfully damaged by the employee shall be paid for by the
employee, provided a tool voucher is signed by him and he is permitted to be
present when tools are checked off at termination of employment and also; provided
he be equipped by the Contractor, with suitable tool box with hasp and lock.
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106.6 Employees shall be given time before and end of the shift in order to return
company tools and equipment to the crib or stores, daily and in the event of lay-off.
Article 107
EMERGENCY REPAIRS ON EXISTING
DOMESTIC, RESIDENTIAL AND
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS ONLY
107.1 All overtime work of any emergency repair nature, where life may be
endangered or property damaged, shall be done at the regular rate of pay up to two
(2) hours. If the work takes less than one (1) hour and if it is necessary to call a
workman from his home, he shall be paid for his traveling time to and from his
home.
107.2 In finishing up a repair job on the regular working day, if to finish will not
take more than one (1) hour's time, it will be done at the regular rates of wages
including all applicable benefits. If to finish takes longer than one (1) hour, overtime
shall be paid at the rate of time and one-half (1 1/2) up to 12:00 p.m. midnight.
Double time will apply thereafter.
Article 108
HOURS OF WORK
108.1 The ordinary hours of labor, Monday to Friday inclusive, will be from 8:00
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with one half hour off for lunch. Starting and quitting time may be
changed to 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. or 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., but only with the
consent of both Contractor and the Union Business Manager.
108.2
The work schedule, including the hours of work, may be altered if agreed
to by the Contractor(s) on site and the Union. ie. Four 10 hour shifts in lieu of five 8
hour shifts. All benefits shall apply on a 5 day basis.
108.3
On remote jobs, the hours of work, work week and travel may be altered
by mutual agreement between the Union and Contractor(s) on site. ie. Eight 10 hour
shifts at straight time and 6 days off (2 equal pay periods).
108.4 Refer to Standard Article 33 regarding further flexibility in scheduling work
hours.
Article 109
OVERTIME
109.1 All hours worked on Saturdays and Sundays and Statutory Holidays named in
Article 6.1 shall be paid at double the employee's applicable hourly rate received on
ordinary or shift work.
109.2 All hours worked in excess of the ordinary hours per day or shift, shall be
paid for at double the employee's applicable hourly rate received on ordinary or shift
work. The double time rate will continue to be paid until the employee is sent home
for a full eight (8) hour period.
109.3 Should it become necessary to work overtime on any portion of a job or
project, the crew or crews performing the job, including the immediate man or men
in charge shall work the overtime.
109.4 Where only a portion of the crew or crews are required to work overtime, and
such overtime is to continue day to day, then a roster shall be established dividing
the overtime equally among the crew or crews. Employees, crew and/or crews must
be qualified to perform the work required.
109.5 Call in for any I.C.I. project shall receive a minimum of two (2) hours double
time pay.
Article 110
SHIFT WORK
110.1 If shift work should become necessary, in addition to the regular hours of
work, one full additional shift must be worked in each twenty-four (24) hour period.
Shift work must be worked for at least three (3) consecutive days including
weekends and holidays. These may be based on consecutive regular work days,
weekends or holidays, providing the applicable weekend and/or holiday premiums
are paid. All other shift work that may be necessary of a lesser duration than the
three (3) day qualification, shall be paid for at double the applicable rate of pay.
Refer to Standard Articles 32 and 33 regarding special condition hours of work.
110.2
A shift commencing anytime after 9:00 a.m. and prior to 7:00 p.m. shall
work 8 hours and constitute an afternoon shift. An hourly premium of 15% shall be
added to the basic rate.
A shift commencing anytime between 7:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. shall work 8 hours
and constitute a night shift. An hourly premium of 20% shall be added to the basic
rate.
Article 111
JOURNEYMAN IN CHARGE (FOREMAN)
111.1 The Contractor shall appoint or demote a Journeyman in Charge to
Journeyman or appoint additional Journeymen in Charge at his discretion as may be
required.
111.2 A Journeyman in Charge duties shall include but not be limited to, laying out
work and instructing employees in their duties.
111.3 The journeyman in Charge shall project and promote the interest of the
Contractor on the job or in the shop at all times, within the terms of this Agreement.
111.4 Positions for Journeyman in Charge shall be offered to members of Local 800
first; except where the provisions of Article 36B apply.
111.5 Job foreman shall mean: A qualified Journeyman who is elevated by his
employer to lay out work and who shall within the terms of this agreement instruct
other members of his respective trade.
Article 112
APPRENTICES
112.1 All Apprentices working within the jurisdiction of Local Union 800, shall be
indentured to the Sudbury and District Joint Apprenticeship Board or the NorthEastern Joint Apprenticeship Committee.
The Sudbury and District Joint Apprenticeship Board or the North-Eastern Joint
Apprenticeship Committee shall each be made up of two Journeymen appointed by
Local Union 800, two members appointed by the Mechanical Contractors
Association of Sudbury, and the fifth member shall be appointed by the above
appointed members and be approved by the Department of Labor. Rules and
Regulations clarifying Article 112 are attached hereto in the form of Schedule "K"
and form part of the Agreement.
112.2 The allowable proportion of apprentices shall be one apprentice to every
three journeymen or as set out by Sudbury and District Joint Apprenticeship Board.
All Employers of Apprentices shall satisfy the Sudbury and District Joint
Apprenticeship Board of their qualifications to train Apprentices.
The Sudbury and District Joint Apprenticeship Board or the North-Eastern Joint
Apprenticeship Committee shall have the authority to discipline an Apprentice who
has violated his contract with the Board, and such action may be postponement of
advancement or cancellation of Contract with the Board. The Board shall notify the
Apprentice by registered mail to his last known address before such action is taken
and shall state the time and place for such a hearing. Failure of the Apprentice to
appear will not be reason for the Board not to take action.
Every third (3rd) member hired may be an Apprentice.
112.3 No Apprentice shall work overtime if it interferes with his attending classes
of any kind.
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112.4 Effective January 1, 1974 the financing of the Joint Apprenticeship Board
shall be by the Mechanical Contractors Association of Sudbury and Local Union
800.
112.5 All Apprentices shall work under the direct supervision of a Journeyman,
with the exception of fifth (5th) year Apprentices, who may work on their own,
providing the Apprentice is working on a supervised project.
Article 113
NOTICES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE
113.1 The Contractor agrees to allow wall space in the shops or buildings, to post
notices of Union Meetings or General Union Business.
113.2 The Contractor agrees to grant leave of absence to any Employee or
Employees for Union Business, provided that the request in writing is signed by the
Union Officers.
Article 114
OFF HOURS WORK
114.1 The Union agrees that its members shall not engage in off hours work.
Article 115
MEALS
115.1 Employees who have completed their regular work day or shift and are
required to work over two (2) hours overtime, will receive a hot meal of his choice,
supplied and paid for by the Contractor. Costs of meals shall be a maximum of
$10.00 per Employee. Meals shall be supplied as soon as possible after the end of
the regular day or shift. Meals and time out to eat shall be supplied every four (4)
hours of continuous overtime worked per Employee.
115.2 If the majority of Employees and the Contractor agree, the employees shall
receive $15.00 meal allowance in lieu of the dinner breaks as per 115.1 above. A
Coffee break will be allowed at this time.
Article 116
PUNCH CLOCKS
116.1 On all Heavy Industrial projects, members of Local 800 will not punch time
clocks or pick up brass.
Article 117
PRE-JOB CONFERENCE
117.1 Prior to the start of any project within the territorial jurisdiction of Local
Union 800, United Association, the Contractor or Contractors in question will hold a
pre-job conference with Local 800 Officers and Representatives of Mechanical
Contractors Association of Sudbury. During the course of this conference, any item
within this Collective Agreement may be examined. Neither parties at the
aforementioned conference shall have any authority to alter, amend or otherwise
change the terms of this Collective Agreement.
Article 118
PREFERENCE OF EMPLOYMENT
118.1 In the event of lay-off, preference of employment shall be given to qualified
members who have been designated as area residents in the area where the work is
being performed, subject to Article 7 of this Provincial Agreement.
118.2 On lay-off the Contractor may keep the last six (6) men of his choice
regardless of which area they come from, Timmins, Kirkland Lake, Elliot Lake,
Sudbury or North Bay.
Article 119
STABILIZATION FUND
119.1 MCA Sudbury and U.A. Local 800 have agreed to establish a fund to provide
subsidies to Contractors bound by this Collective Agreement in the geographic area
of Zone 3 under certain conditions.
Upon written notice to the MCA Sudbury, the hourly rate of contributions to the
Fund may be varied, or reduced to zero, at the discretion of U.A. Local 800 during
the term of this Agreement.
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U.A. Local 800 will administer this Fund.
Any Contractor desiring to apply for a subsidy from this Fund may obtain the details
of the procedures to be followed from MCA Sudbury or U.A. Local 800.
SCHEDULES
A
PAYMENT OF WAGES
1. Rates of pay for Journeyman, per hour:
May 28, 2007
$32.65
May 1, 2008
$33.19
May 1, 2009
$33.92
Rates of pay for Journeymen performing work as defined in Schedule L, para. 1,
shall be calculated at 90% of the basic rates set out above.
2. Rates of pay for Journeyman in Charge (Foreman) shall be $2.50 per hour above
the Journeyman's rate.
3. A Journeyman in Charge who is in charge of more than one crew shall negotiate
his own rate of pay.
4. Schedule of Monetary Payments
Effective
Dates
Hourly
Rates
Vac.
Pay
Health&
Welfare
Pension
May 28, 2007 $32.65
May 1, 2008 $33.19
May 1, 2009 $33.92
10%
10%
10%
$3.45
$3.72
$3.97
$4.75
$5.25
$5.75
Denovo OPTPF
.02
.04
.04
Organizing MIAC/
Fund
WTF
.23
.23
.23
.07
.07
.07
.115
.115
.115
Contr.
Ind.
Fund
.44
.47
.50
Art.
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Art.
30
.10
.10
.10
.03
.03
.03
Stab. Union
Fund Dues
1.00
1.00
1.00
incl.
incl.
incl.
DEDUCTIONS
Union Dues Training
Promotional Fund
Deduction
Fund
.14
.14
.14
.70
.70
.70
OCS
.01
.01
.01
Local 800 Contingency
Promo.Fund
Fund
.04
.04
.04
.36
.36
.36
Office Building
Admin Fund
.55
.55
.55
.25
.25
.25
5. Rates of Pay per hour for Apprentices will be as follows:
Effective:
May 28/07
May 1/08
May 1/09
1st year - 50%
$15.87
$16.14
$16.50
2nd year - 60%
$19.23
$19.55
$19.99
3rd year - 70%
$22.59
$22.96
$23.47
4th year - 80%
$25.94
$26.37
$26.95
5th year - 90%
$29.30
$29.78
$30.44
(which, in response to necessary adjustments for the stabilization fund established in
August 1997, are based on: applying the noted percentage level to the total of the
Journeyman’s Base Rate+Vacation Pay+Stabilization Fund Contribution; subtracting
the Journeyman’s stabilization fund contribution level; and then breaking the
resulting total figure down into base rate and vacation pay portions)
6. Should the stabilization Fund cease operation/application by Local 800, rates of
Pay for Apprentices indentured after June 3, 1995, will be paid, per hour (based on
similar approach noted in 5. above) as follows:
1st year - 40%
2nd year - 50%
3rd year - 60%
4th year - 70%
5th year - 80%
7. Rates of Pay for Apprentices in Residential Construction and Repair Work shall
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be calculated using an approach similar to that noted in 5. above, noting that the
Journeyman base rate to be used is 90% of the regular Journeyman’s base rate.
8. Refer to Standard Article 35 for additional information regarding Apprentice
Wages and Benefits.
B
PAY FOR VACATION AND STATUTORY HOLIDAYS
Vacation Pay and Statutory Holidays shall be paid at the rate of ten (10) percent,
weekly, rate to be based on gross wages. See Article 6.4 page 6 for payment
method.
C&D
HEALTH, WELFARE AND PENSION
1. The Contractor shall contribute to Local 800 Health, Welfare and Pension Trust
Fund, for every hour worked by each of his Employees, the following:
FOR HEALTH & WELFARE:
$3.47 per hour; $3.72 effective May 1, 2008; $3.97 effective May 1, 2009. Refer to
Article 30 for additional contribution related to continuation of benefits.
FOR PENSION:
$4.75 per hour; $5.25 effective May 1, 2008; $5.75 effective May 1, 2009.
Contribution forms shall be supplied by Local 800. These forms will be completed
and forwarded with cheques for the contributions to the trustees designated by Local
800 before the 15th of every month following that in which the contributions were
due.
2. See Article 41 – Funds Remittance Process/Penalties.
3. On one month's notice, the Contractor shall check off increased amounts of
employee's wages for the Health, Welfare and Pension Fund when authorized by the
Union, but in no case shall the total gross wage package change; including all
fringes.
4. On one month's notice, the Contractor shall reduce Health, Welfare and Pension
Fund contributions when authorized by the Union. The full amount of reductions
shall be passed on to Employees in the form of wages, but in no case shall the total
gross wage package change; including all fringes.
E
TRAINING FUND
1. Each Contractor shall deduct from each hour's pay earned, or part thereof, by
each employee, the sum of:
Effective May 28, 2007...................................70c
and further agrees to remit said amount to the Trustees or their administrator as
established under a declaration of trust entered into by the parties. Refer to Standard
Article 23 additional Training Fund.
2. Remittances to be made monthly by cheque, prior to the 15th day of the month
following that in which said hours were worked and to be accompanied by a list of
the employees from whom the deductions were made. Forms for making the
remittances shall be provided by the Union.
F
CONTINGENCY; LEGAL; OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
AND BUILDING FUNDS
1. Each Contractor shall deduct from each hours pay earned, or part thereof by each
employee, for CONTINGENCY FUND, the sum of:
effective May 28, 2007 ................................................ 36c
2. Each Contractor shall deduct from each hours pay earned, or part thereof by each
employee, for OFFICE ADMINISTRATION the sum of:
effective May 28, 2007 ................................................ 55c
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3. Each Contractor shall deduct from each hours pay earned, or part thereof by each
employee for BUILDING FUND the sum of:
effective May 28, 2007 ................................................ 25c
G
INDUSTRIAL FUND
Each Contractor bound by this Agreement shall contribute 44 cents per hour earned
by each employee covered by this Agreement; 47 cents effective May 1, 2008; 50
cents effective May 1, 2009 and remit such contributions with Health, Welfare and
Pension contributions.
Benefit Contributions payable hereunder. Such amounts on receipt shall
immediately be paid to the Association as each Employer's contribution for the
general purposes of the Zone Association including the cost of negotiating and
administering this Agreement.
H
UNIONS DUES PROMOTIONAL DEDUCTION FUND
1. Each Contractor agrees to deduct for each hour's pay earned, or part thereof, by
each employee, the sum of:
Effective May 28, 2007................................................ 14c
and further agrees to remit said amount to the Secretary-Treasurer of the Union
Dues Promotional Deduction Fund.
2. Necessary forms shall be supplied by the Union. The Contractor will complete
these forms and forward them with cheques for the deductions to the secretarytreasurer designated by Local Union 800, before the 15th of every month following
that in which the deductions were made and due. Cheques shall be made payable to
"United Association Union Dues", and mailed to Secretary-Treasurer, United
Association, Local 800, Suite 310, 102 Durham Street South, Sudbury, Ontario P3E
3M8.
3. The fund shall be administered by the Union.
4. Without limiting the generality of the term "Promotion", and without limiting the
terms of the said fund, the purpose and intent of this fund shall be to make any and
all expenditures necessary to assist members; to promote the Union, the United
Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting
Industry of the United States and Canada; the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry
and any other matter deemed proper by the Union.
I
MILEAGE, TRAVEL TIME AND EXPENSES
1. Mileage within the eighty (80) km limit of Sudbury, Elliot Lake, North Bay,
Kirkland Lake and Timmins.
Employees working on jobs that are beyond a thirty-two (32) km radius and up to
eighty (80) km limit from the cities of Sudbury, Elliot Lake, North Bay, Kirkland
Lake, and Timmins Federal Post Office Buildings, will be paid mileage allowance
of 47 cents per km; 49 cents per km effective May 1, 2008; 51 cents effective May
1, 2009. Mileage to be calculated from the boundary of the free travel zone
(existing 25 km respectively from the Sudbury, Elliot Lake, North Bay, Kirkland
Lake, and Timmins Federal Post Office Buildings). This mileage is to apply to and
from the job site and is to be traveled on the employee's time.
2. Travel Time and Expenses Outside the eighty (80) km limit of Sudbury, Elliot
Lake, North Bay, Kirkland Lake, and Timmins.
a. On jobs beyond the eighty (80) km limit of Sudbury, Elliot Lake, North Bay,
Kirkland Lake and Timmins, where members are sent out to work from whence they
do not return daily, they shall be paid the following amounts as set out in paragraph
b, c, and d.
b. On hiring and layoff and termination, a travel allowance of $131.25 shall be paid
within nine (9) working days. If the employee quits within ten working days, the
traveling allowance shall be deducted from last pay period, unless the employee has
a valid reason for quitting. A fifty dollar ($50.00) advance may be given to the
employee if so requested.
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c. On industrial jobs beyond the eighty (80) km limit of areas defined in paragraph
a, the employee shall also receive an additional board allowance of $2.20 per hour
worked based on a forty hour week maximum.
OR
d. On Commercial and Institutional jobs beyond 80 km to 160 km limit of Sudbury,
Timmins, Kirkland Lake, Elliot Lake and North Bay, there shall be an additional
board allowance of $1.54 per hour based on 40 hour week maximum.
Where the employees are required to travel to and from jobsite and place of
accommodation, and there is no place of accommodation within thirty-two (32) km,
the contractor shall pay the traveling expense as set out in paragraph 1, schedule I
for travel required beyond the first 25 km; to and from the jobsite.
Place of accommodation shall be the closest area of residence (as defined in
paragraph 1) to the jobsite, unless otherwise agreed upon at a pre-job conference.
3. Refer to Article 37 Re: the Standard Provincial Travel Free Zone – which
supersedes this Schedule, where in conflict.
J
BOARD ALLOWANCE
1. All Resident Employees will not receive Room and Board Allowance when
working within eighty (80) km limit of their established home town or city. All
resident employees will receive Room and Board Allowance when working on jobs
outside of their established home town or city. All other employees other than
above resident employees shall receive room and board allowance.
2. Room and Board Allowance when applicable shall be paid to employees per day
or part day worked at the daily rate of $83.91; $86.41 effective May 1, 2008; $89.01
effective May 1, 2009.
3. (a) If the employee is unable to work due to climatic or hazardous conditions on
a regularly scheduled work shift and there is no work available to him, room and
board allowance will be paid for that day.
(b) On Friday, Board shall be pro-rated, unless employee has valid reason for
leaving early.
4. "Resident Employees" are employees who have resided in their respective town
or city of Sudbury, Elliot Lake, North Bay, Kirkland Lake and Timmins for at least
one (1) year, and as per established employee's and/or members designated
residential area list compiled and amended from time to time, by the Joint
Conference Board.
EXAMPLE:
A Timmins resident employee working on a job within the Timmins eighty (80) km
limit should not receive Board Allowance, however if a Timmins resident employee
is requested to work outside of the Timmins eighty (80) km limit, then such
employee shall be paid Board Allowance.
K
RULES AND REGULATIONS CLARIFYING ARTICLE 112
BETWEEN
MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF SUDBURY AND
LOCAL 800 OF THE UNITED ASSOCIATION OF JOURNEYMEN AND
APPRENTICES OF THE
PLUMBING AND PIPEFITTING INDUSTRY OF
THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
And adopted for clarification by the Joint Conference Board on December 10, 1975.
DEFINITION:
The Board shall mean either the Sudbury & District Joint Apprenticeship Board, or
the Northeastern Joint Apprenticeship Committee.
NEW APPRENTICE REQUIREMENTS:
1. To be eligible, a candidate must first secure a letter from a Contractor, stating
that he will be given employment as an Apprentice in the plumbing and heating
industry, for a period of no less than one year.
The Candidate will be accepted by the Board, provided he has successfully
complied with all the requirements of the Board and the Apprenticeship Act.
2. The Candidate must secure from the Local Union a referral slip.
3. The Candidate is to appear before the Board at the first meeting from the date of
employment. At this time he will be given a Probation Card, valid for a period of no
more than 90 days from the date of employment.
To receive a probation card, the candidate must produce the following:
(a) A letter from the Contractor
(b) Proof of education
(c) A referral slip from the Local Union.
The Candidate will be required to fill out a Registration Form from the Ministry of
Colleges and Universities.
The Probation period can be terminated by the Contractor, if, in his opinion the
candidate is not capable of becoming a Tradesman. A Contractor found to be
abusing or using the probationary period of Apprentices in an unfair manner will be
reported to the Sudbury & District Joint Apprenticeship Board, who will investigate
into the matter, The Candidate can also terminate his probation period by leaving his
employment, if he does not like the trade.
4. At the end of the probation period, the applicant will be requested to appear
before the Board again. The successful applicant will then receive a First Year Card
as an apprentice in the trade of his choice. He will be given credit for the hours
worked while holding a probation card. The Union shall be informed by letter if the
apprentice was accepted by all concerned. The apprentice will be recommended by
the Board to be initiated and become a member of the Union.
5. The apprentice will be required to appear before the Board during his
apprenticeship. He will be notified by REGISTERED MAIL of the location, date,
and time of the meeting.
He will be informed of the reason for the meeting. If the letter indicates that his
hours will be reviewed, he must bring with him all his pay stubs and a letter of
evaluation from his employer. If unable to attend because he is working out of town
and not returning home at night, the apprentice may mail to the Board all the
necessary documents for reviewing, if reason for not attending is a valid one.
Working overtime is not a valid reason. The Board must be notified 24 hours prior
to the meeting. The Board will mail back all documents after reviewing same. Credit
for hours worked will be given and new card will be mailed, if granted.
6. The apprentice must keep a record of all the hours he worked by pasting all his
pay stubs in a book, or recording same in an orderly manner. All his hours must be
added at the bottom of the page.
RATIO OF APPRENTICES:
It is the responsibility of this Board to see that a ratio of apprentices to journeymen
working in the trade of the Plumbing & Heating Industry must be maintained, to
ensure the proper balance of skilled mechanics for the future. For every 5th year
Apprentice who is being elevated to Journeyman standing, a new candidate will be
given the opportunity to become an Apprentice in the industry.
It is also the responsibility of this Board to see that every apprentice is given the
opportunity to complete his apprenticeship.
The Board recommends that the ratio of apprentices, as defined by the
Apprenticeship Act, be enforced at this time, until requested to have the ratio
changed. The Board will set the ratio, based on the numbers of resident Journeymen
members in Sudbury, North Bay, Elliot Lake, Timmins and Kirkland Lake. The
Board will review the apprenticeship ratio from time to time.
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RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION & REPAIR WORK
1. Residential Construction and repairs shall be Mechanical work performed in the
following:
Single family dwellings
Multiple family dwellings
Town Houses and Row Houses
Ontario Housing Corporation Projects
Senior Citizen Units and Low Rental Housing
Motel up to 35 units with or without coffee shop, restaurant or gasoline bar.
This section shall not apply to any motels having liquor and/or commercial
outlets.
High-rise apartments any size not having commercial section.
Churches, schools (renovations & repairs only)
2. Rates of pay for Journeymen, per hour shall be as established in Schedule A,
para. 1 of this Agreement.
3. There shall be no reduction in pay to men working on projects that are already
under construction.
4. Overtime worked under this article shall be paid at one and one half (11/2) times
the applicable rate of pay, starting at the end of the regular day shift, Monday to
Friday 4:30 p.m. Double time shall apply from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., Monday to
Friday, and from Friday 4:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sunday and on Statutory Holidays.
5. In the event of it becoming necessary to perform shift work on any job, under
this clause, to qualify as a shift job, the shifts must continue for at least three (3)
consecutive work days, Monday to Friday, inclusive. All other shift work that may
be necessary of a lesser duration than the three (3) day qualification, shall be paid
overtime as specified in paragraph 4 above.
6. Service piping from building to main lines and piping along streets and roadways
may be performed by apprentices from Local 800 under the direct supervision of a
qualified Journeyman.
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APPENDIX 4
ZONE 4 WINDSOR - LOCAL UNION 552
APPENDIX 4
ZONE 4 WINDSOR - LOCAL UNION 552
WAGE SCHEDULES
Effective Dates
Basic Rate
Vacation Pay 10%
Welfare
Pension
Training
S.U.B.
Article 23
Article 30
Denovo
MRF
O.P.T.P.F.
OCS
Union Field Dues
TOTAL
Zone Association/WTF Funds
MIAC
TOTAL
After Tax Deductions:
Union Field Dues
O.P.T.P.F.
OCS
May 28/07
33.65
3.36
2.50
5.00
0.55
Oct 21/07
32.74
3.27
2.50
6.00
0.55
May 1/08
33.35
3.34
2.50
6.66
0.55
May 1/09
34.76
3.48
2.50
6.66
0.55
0.10
0.03
0.02
1.00
incl.
incl.
incl.
46.21
0.32
0.05
46.58
0.10
0.03
0.02
1.00
incl.
incl.
incl.
46.21
0.32
0.05
46.58
0.10
0.03
0.04
1.00
incl.
incl.
incl.
47.57
0.34
0.05
47.96
0.10
0.03
0.04
1.00
incl.
incl.
incl.
49.12
0.36
0.05
49.53
0.75
0.23
0.01
0.75
0.23
0.01
0.75
0.23
0.01
0.75
0.23
0.01
Local 552 have included in their Base Rate the "Ontario Pipe Trades Promotion
Fund", "Union Field Dues" and "OCS (Ontario Construction Secretariat) Fund".
After tax the full amount of each fund is deducted from Base Rate and remitted in
accordance with the local Appendix. The MIAC/WTF Funds are GST taxable; GST
Registration number for these funds is: 124252065.
Foreman
plus 10%
Area Foreman
plus 15%
Work Week
36 hours
Article No.
Title
Schedule
Title
101 Hiring
A Wages
102 Show-up Time
B Vacation & Statutory Holiday Pay
103 Job Steward
C Welfare Fund
104 Work Break
D Pension Fund
105 Job Site Accommodation E Training Fund
106 Tools
F
107 Emergency Repairs
G Industry Fund
108 Hours of Work
H Union Field Dues and/or Promo. Fund
109 Overtime
I
Travel Allowance
110 Shift Work
J
Board Allowance
111 Foremen
K Benefit Plans
112 Apprentices
L Union Dues Check-off
113 Lumping - Piece Work
M Market Recovery
114 Personal Vehicles, Equipment & Tools
115
116 Tool Cribs - Warehouses - Stockpiles
117 Certification
118 Market Recovery Fund
Article 101
HIRING
101.1 The Contractor agrees to give preference in employment to members of Local
552 and in recognition that the Union is the sole agent for supplying employees, the
employer shall oversee that no employee commences work in the jurisdiction of the
Union, unless such employee has a referral slip from the Union Office.
101.2 Windsor shall be recognized as the base of operations and also as the point of
referral to the job site.
101.3 It is agreed by the Contractor and the Union that only journeymen and
apprentice members of the U.A. in good standing shall be employed on work under
the jurisdiction of local 552.
101.4 A Contractor, who within three regular working days of a request to the
Union, does not obtain the number of qualified members, he shall have the privilege
of hiring other members of the U.A., providing they obtain work referral slips from
the Union Office.
101.5 In instances when work of the Jurisdiction of Local 552 has been let to out of
town contractors, such contractors must become a party to and comply with the
provisions of this Agreement.
101.6 A member or members shall not be loaned or borrowed from one shop to
another, and members shall not be exchanged between shops for any purpose.
101.7 A Contractor shall have the right to review the list of unemployed
journeymen and apprentices at the time of hiring.
101.8 Refer to Article 36 Re: Standard Provincial Hiring and Mobility provisions –
which supersede any conflicting provisions in this Article 101.
Article 102
SHOW-UP TIME
102.1 An employee who reports for work on schedule and is informed that no work
is available shall be paid three (3) hours at his applicable rate and all other
applicable benefits. He may, however, be required to perform work of his trade, as
directed by the Contractor or his representative.
Article 103
JOB STEWARDS
103.1 A job Steward may be appointed by the Union Business Representative, on
any job. The Contractor or his site representative shall be notified in writing of the
name of the Job Steward when the appointment becomes effective.
103.2 A Job Steward shall be an employee who is a qualified journeyman, capable
of performing the regular work in accordance with the job requirements. It shall be
the duty of the Job Steward to make every effort and give every consideration that
the provisions of this Agreement are carried out with consideration and fairness to
both parties concerned. He shall not be laid off, transferred, or discharged by reason
of his executing his duties and responsibilities as a Job Steward.
103.3 A Job Steward's duties shall pertain only to the particular Contractor by
whom they are employed. Therefore, such Job Steward shall not interfere with other
Contractors on the job site.
Note: Numbered Articles and/or Schedules that are left blank are for standard
reference only and do not apply to this Appendix.
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103.4 Upon receiving a complaint from an employee, the Job Steward shall be
permitted a reasonable amount of time to investigate the complaint. The complaint
shall be presented immediately to the Contractor's representative in charge of the
job. All complaints that cannot be initially adjusted in this manner shall then be
referred to the Business Representative for further action. The Job Steward shall not
direct the work force under any circumstances.
103.5 It is understood and agreed that Job Stewards have their regular work to
perform and that they shall not absent themselves unduly from this work. There
shall be no non-working Job Stewards.
103.6 The Job Steward shall not be laid-off prior to the man-power requirements
being reduced to four (4) employees excluding foremen, providing the Job Steward
has the trade qualifications for the work to be performed. The Contractor or his
representative shall notify the Business Representative of the Union by phone
followed by a written notice within two (2) days when a Job Steward is to be laidoff or transferred.
Article 104
WORK BREAK
104.1 Work breaks will be allowed on all projects during working hours. Work
breaks will be of ten minutes duration and take place at approximately every two
hours during the regular and overtime periods, as defined by this Agreement.
104.2 The Contractor or Foreman will arrange the time of the work break.
104.3 If the work break interferes with the progress of the work, the break may be
staggered so that all men will not be stopped at the same time.
104.4 In the event that twelve (12) or more hours are worked in succession, the
Contractor will provide an adequate hot meal, at the expense of the Contractor, to
each employee involved in the work.
The meals will be served after the tenth (10th) hour and every four hours of work
thereafter.
Meal time shall be one half hour (1/2) in duration and is not part of the hours of
work.
Article 105
JOB SITE ACCOMMODATION
105.1 Adequately heated accommodations shall be provided by the Contractor on
each project when necessary. Adequate lighting will be provided when reasonably
possible. The location of such shacks or accommodation will be determined by the
Contractor.
105.2 Such accommodations shall be weather-proof and shall be kept reasonably
clean. A table and sufficient benches or seats for the employees on the job shall be
provided in the shack or accommodation.
105.3 The Contractor shall not require, nor shall his Employees be obligated to dine
in any accommodation that has been set up in a work area, inside a Plant or Facility
where operations producing effects detrimental to personal health or hygiene are
taking place. (Excessive noise from equipment, dust from floor laying or finishing
operations such as grinding and cutting or the application of products emitting
obnoxious fumes or odors.)
105.4 The Contractor shall ensure clean sanitary facilities on the job site.
105.5 Drinking water shall be supplied by the Contractor in a sanitary covered
container having a drain faucet or from an approved potable water faucet and shall
be chilled by means of ice or a refrigeration appliance. Further: no workman shall be
required to or shall use a dipper cup in common with other workmen.
105.6 The employees shall be supplied with adequate wash up facilities.
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Article 106
TOOLS
106.1 The following tools shall be supplied by each employee: one pair of pliers,
one pocket size level, one ruler or tape not to exceed twelve (12) feet.
106.2 The Employer shall supply the employees with all other tools needed in their
duties. It is the employees responsibility to properly care for tools and equipment
provided by the employers. The employer shall replace the employees broken or
worn personal tools.
Article 107
EMERGENCY REPAIRS
107.1 Each Shop will be permitted to employ one journeyman mechanic to perform
emergency repairs on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon.
(1) Those shops where an owner or partner works himself shall not be entitled to
the above provision.
(2) The rate of pay shall be single time.
(3) Should more than one mechanic be required in any shop to perform emergency
repair work, then the double time rate shall apply to all.
(4) Only work of an emergency nature shall be governed by the conditions defined
in this Article 107 of this Agreement.
(5) All other work performed on Saturday shall be governed by the rate defined in
Article 109 of this Agreement.
(6) If it should be established that any employer does not comply with the
conditions of this Article 107, it is agreed that Local 552 shall have the privilege of
preventing its members from working in that shop on any Saturday.
Article 108
HOURS OF WORK
108.1 The regular work week will consist of thirty-six (36) hours, Monday through
Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
108.2 Refer to Standard Article 33 regarding flexibility in scheduling work hours;
and Standard Article 39 regarding provision for forty (40) hour work week on
mutual agreement.
Article 109
OVERTIME
109.1 All hours worked on Saturdays and Sundays and the Statutory Holidays listed
in Article 6 when worked shall be paid at the rate of double time.
109.2 All overtime beyond the normal hours per day shall be paid at the rate of
double time with the exception of shift work and emergency repairs. Rates for
Friday afternoons on I.C.I. work are as indicated in Wage Schedule A.
Article 110
SHIFT WORK
The union shall be notified prior to commencement of any Shift Work.
110.1 A seven (7) hour shift may be worked between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and
11:59 p.m. Monday to Friday with the rate of wages at one and one quarter (1 1/4)
times the prevailing rate of pay.
110.2 A seven (7) hour shift may be worked between the hours of 12:01 a.m. and
8:00 a.m. Monday through Thursday with the rate of wages at one and one half (1
1/2) the prevailing rate of pay.
110.3 No employee shall be permitted to work on more than one shift in twentyfour (24) hours unless overtime rate is paid, that is to mean from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00
a.m.
110.4 Shiftwork must be worked for at least four (4) consecutive work days. These
may be based on consecutive regular work days, weekends or holidays, providing
the applicable weekend and/or holiday premiums are paid.
110.5 All time worked on Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays shall be paid for at the
rate of Double Time.
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110.6 Refer to Standard Articles 32 and 33 regarding special condition hours of
work.
Article 111
FOREMEN
111.1 The Contractor shall promote a Journeyman to Foreman or demote a Foreman
to Journeyman or promote or demote additional Foremen, at his discretion as may
be required. The contractor will give preference to Local 552 Members when
appointing Foremen as long as the 552 members are suitable and qualified.
111.2 Contractors from areas outside the Union's jurisdictional area shall be entitled
to bring in one Foreman for each trade required.
111.3 A Foreman's duties shall include but not be limited to, laying out of work and
instructing employees in their duties. He shall protect the interests of the Contractor
on the job at all times, within the terms of this Agreement.
111.4 General Superintendents are defined as supervisors who generally do not
work with tools, who are in charge of more than one project and are in charge of the
Contractor's shop except by choice or emergency. General Superintendents are
subject to instruction from employer-management and are excluded from the basic
wage rate and hours of work schedule stipulated by this Agreement. General
Superintendents shall be journeymen members of the United Association.
111.5 The extent to which a Foreman shall work with the tools of the trade shall
be at the discretion of the Contractor or his representative.
111.6 The Contractor shall promote a Foreman to Area Foreman or demote an Area
Foreman to Foreman or promote or demote additional Area Foreman, at his
discretion as may be required. The employers will give preference to Local 552
Members when appointing Area Foremen as long as the Local 552 members are
suitable and qualified. An Area Foreman shall work in a supervisory capacity as
required/directed by the employer.
Article 112
APPRENTICES
112.1 The Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (J.A.T.C.) shall govern the
conditions pertaining to apprentices within the industry.
112.2 All apprentices shall be indentured to the J.A.T.C. after a satisfactory
probationary period of not less then 90 days of employment with a contractor.
112.3 All probationary apprentices shall be registered with the J.A.T.C. and with
the office of the Local Union.
112.4 All apprentices entering the trades shall qualify in accordance with such
standards as are required by the J.A.T.C..
112.5 All apprentices both indentured and probationary must meet the approval of
the employer before being taken into employment.
112.6 All apprentices before entering employment or when being transferred from
one employer to another must obtain a work referral slip from the Local Union.
112.7 The wage rate for apprentices shall be as stated in Schedule A of this
Agreement.
112.8 It is required as a condition of employment that each apprentice attend
classes as arranged by the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities, the
J.A.T.C., and the Local Union.
112.9 An apprentice shall not be permitted to work overtime on any occasion when
it would prevent attending his respective training classes or class.
112.10 One apprentice per trade may be employed in any shop where one
journeyman of that trade is regularly employed, the ratio for any additional
apprentices shall be one apprentice to each additional three journeymen regularly
employed. One apprentice may be employed in any shop where one journeyman is
regularly employed, the ratio for any additional apprentices shall be one apprentice
to each additional three journeymen regularly employed.
112.11 The standard of education required to qualify candidates for apprenticeship
must be a Grade XII Certificate or its equivalent.
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112.12 Training opportunities, continuity of employment and relevant factors are
to be considered by the J.A.T.C. at the time when there is a request for an
apprentice.
112.13 A Journeyman shall not work with or give direction to more than one
apprentice.
112.14 Apprentices must be in the same job areas and under the direct supervision
of a journeyman on the job.
112.15 Lay offs of apprentices shall be at the same ratio as when they are being
hired.
112.16 All apprentices will be reviewed by the J.A.T.C. when deemed necessary, to
evaluate their ability and performance by the J.A.T.C
Article 113
LUMPING - PIECE WORK
113.1 Members shall not work for any other member or person or contracting party
that is not signatory to this Agreement. Members shall not lump or contract work.
Members shall not accept work assignments on a piece work basis.
113.2 No restrictions shall be placed on the amount of work that a member may
perform.
Article 114 PERSONAL VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT & TOOLS
114.1 Members, employed under the terms of this Agreement, shall not use their
cars or vehicles to the interest of their employers. It is further agreed that members
shall not rent, supply, lease or loan any tools, equipment, or vehicles to any
Employer.
114.2 It is also understood that an Employer shall not use in his Plumbing or
Pipefitting business, any vehicles, equipment or tools owned by a member of the
Local Union.
Article 116 TOOLS CRIBS - WAREHOUSES - STOCKPILES
116.1 On job sites, where a tool crib is established for the checking of tools used on
the work of the jurisdiction of this Agreement, it is agreed that only journeymen
members of Local 552 shall be employed.
116.2 In instances when warehouses and/or stockpiles are established on the job
sites, then the checking and handling of pipe, piping material and equipment shall be
the work of journeymen members of Local 552.
Article 117
CERTIFICATION
All Journeymen shall be required to have current Local and Provincial licenses and
certificates of qualification. Welders shall provide proof of prior qualification.
Article 118
MARKET RECOVERY FUND
118.1 Effective May 1, 2002, U.A. Local 552 established a Market Recovery Fund
to provide subsidies to Contractors bound by this Collective Agreement in the
geographic area of Zone 4 under certain conditions. Upon written notice to the
Mechanical Contractors Association of Windsor, the hourly rate of contributions
may be varied, or reduced to zero or terminated at the discretion of U.A. Local 552
during the term of this agreement.
118.2 The Trustees of the U.A. Local 552 Market Recovery Fund shall administer
this fund.
118.3 Any Signatory Contractor desiring to apply for assistance from this “Fund”
may obtain the details and procedures from U.A. Local 552.
118.4 Contributions to the Market Recovery Fund are to be indicated in “Schedule
A” of this Collective Agreement.
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4. All apprentice and journeymen benefits are increased at the same premium rate as the wage rate.
Premium rates are determined by first multiplying the applicable straight time Gross Wage times the
premium factor (refer to U.A. Local 552 wage schedule).
SCHEDULES
WAGE SCHEDULES
Schedule A
1. Wages, Benefit contributions, Pension contributions and all other deductions are as per the following UA
Local 552 wage schedules:
Effective
Basic
Rate
Vacation Pension WelfareTraining Article Denovo MRF Gross Industry MIAC Total
Pay 10% Fund
Fund Fund 30
Rate Fund,
Pkg
OCS &
WTF
JOURNEYMAN
May 28, 2007 33.65
Oct. 21, 2007
32.74
May 1, 2008
33.35
May 1, 2009
34.76
3.36
3.27
3.34
3.48
5.00
6.00
6.66
6.66
2.50
2.50
2.50
2.50
0.65
0.65
0.65
0.65
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.02
0.02
0.04
0.04
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
46.21
46.21
47.57
49.12
0.32
0.32
0.34
0.36
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
46.58
46.58
47.96
49.53
FOREMAN
May 28, 2007
Oct. 21, 2007
May 1, 2008
May 1, 2009
37.10
36.10
36.78
38.33
3.71
3.61
3.68
3.83
5.00
6.00
6.66
6.66
2.50
2.50
2.50
2.50
0.65
0.65
0.65
0.65
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.02
0.02
0.04
0.04
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
50.01
49.92
51.33
53.04
0.32
0.32
0.34
0.36
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
50.38
50.29
51.72
53.45
AREA FOREMAN
May 28, 2007 38.82
Oct. 21, 2007
37.79
May 1, 2008
38.49
May 1, 2009
40.11
3.88
3.78
3.85
4.01
5.00
6.00
6.66
6.66
2.50
2.50
2.50
2.50
0.65
0.65
0.65
0.65
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.02
0.02
0.04
0.04
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
51.91
51.77
53.22
55.00
0.32
0.32
0.34
0.36
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
52.28
52.14
53.61
55.41
APPRENTICES - 1st year
May 28, 2007 13.86
Oct. 21, 2007
13.46
May 1, 2008
13.72
May 1, 2009
14.36
1.39
1.35
1.37
1.44
2.25
2.70
3.00
3.00
2.50
2.50
2.50
2.50
0.65
0.65
0.65
0.65
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.02
0.02
0.04
0.04
0.45
0.45
0.45
0.45
21.15
21.15
21.76
22.46
0.32
0.32
0.34
0.36
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
21.52
21.52
22.15
22.87
APPRENTICES - 2nd year
May 28, 2007 19.26
Oct. 21, 2007
18.72
May 1, 2008
19.08
May 1, 2009
19.92
1.93
1.87
1.91
1.99
3.00
3.60
4.00
4.00
2.50
2.50
2.50
2.50
0.65
0.65
0.65
0.65
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.02
0.02
0.04
0.04
0.60
0.60
0.60
0.60
27.98
27.99
28.80
29.73
0.32
0.32
0.34
0.36
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
28.35
28.36
29.19
30.14
APPRENTICES - 3rd year
May 28, 2007 22.85
Oct. 21, 2007
22.22
May 1, 2008
22.64
May 1, 2009
23.63
2.29
2.22
2.26
2.36
3.50
4.20
4.66
4.66
2.50
2.50
2.50
2.50
0.65
0.65
0.65
0.65
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.02
0.02
0.04
0.04
0.70
0.70
0.70
0.70
32.54
32.54
33.49
34.58
0.32
0.32
0.34
0.36
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
32.91
32.91
33.88
34.99
APPRENTICES - 4th year
May 28, 2007 24.65
Oct. 21, 2007
23.98
May 1, 2008
24.43
May 1, 2009
25.49
2.47
2.40
2.44
2.55
3.75
4.50
5.00
5.00
2.50
2.50
2.50
2.50
0.65
0.65
0.65
0.65
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.02
0.02
0.04
0.04
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
34.82
34.82
35.84
37.00
0.32
0.32
0.34
0.36
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
35.19
35.19
36.23
37.41
APPRENTICES - 5th year
May 12, 2007 28.25
Oct 21, 2007
27.48
May 1, 2008
28.00
May 1, 2009
29.20
2.82
2.75
2.80
2.92
4.25
5.10
5.66
5.66
2.50
2.50
2.50
2.50
0.65
0.65
0.65
0.65
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.02
0.02
0.04
0.04
0.85
0.85
0.85
0.85
39.37
39.38
40.53
41.85
0.32
0.32
0.34
0.36
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
39.74
39.75
40.92
42.26
2. Foreman shall receive the premium of 10% over and above the basic Journeyman rate. Area Foreman shall
receive the premium rate of 15% over and above the basic Journeyman rate. Fringe benefits are not to be included
when calculating the Foreman and Area Foreman wage rate.
3. All apprentice and all journeyman employees shall receive all applicable wage rates, monetary items and
benefits, as provided in Schedule A.
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5. Hourly pension amounts contributed for all apprentices shall be calculated by multiplying the
applicable “period of apprenticeship” wage percentage to the standard Pension contribution. The
difference shall be applied to and paid in their base rate as wages (refer to U.A. Local 552 wage schedule).
6. First period 45% of Journeyman Gross Rate less Training Fund
Second period 60% of Journeyman Gross Rate less Training Fund
Third period 70% of Journeyman Gross Rate less Training Fund
Fourth period75% of Journeyman Gross Rate less Training Fund
Fifth period 85% of Journeyman Gross Rate less Training Fund
7. Premium Rates
a) Afternoon Shift (11/4 x Gross Wage)
Basic Vacation Pension WelfareTraining Article Denovo MRF Gross Industry MIAC Total
Effective
Rate Pay 10% Fund
Fund Fund
30
Rate Fund,
Pkg
OCS &
WTF
JOURNEYMAN
May 28, 2007 42.28 4.23
6.25
3.13
0.81
0.04
0.03 1.00 57.76 0.40 0.06 58.23
Oct. 21, 2007
41.15 4.11
7.50
3.13
0.81
0.04
0.03 1.00 57.76 0.40 0.06 58.23
May 1, 2008
41.92 4.19
8.33
3.13
0.81
0.04
0.05 1.00 59.46 0.43 0.06 59.95
May 1, 2009
43.68 4.37
8.33
3.13
0.81
0.04
0.05 1.00 61.40 0.45 0.06 61.91
FOREMAN
May 28, 2007
Oct. 21, 2007
May 1, 2008
May 1, 2009
46.60
45.35
46.20
48.14
4.66
4.54
4.62
4.81
6.25
7.50
8.33
8.33
3.13
3.13
3.13
3.13
0.81
0.81
0.81
0.81
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.03
0.03
0.05
0.05
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
62.51
62.39
64.17
66.31
0.40
0.40
0.43
0.45
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.06
62.98
62.85
64.66
66.82
AREA FOREMAN
May 28, 2007 48.76
Oct. 21, 2007
47.46
May 1, 2008
48.34
May 1, 2009
50.37
4.88
4.75
4.83
5.04
6.25
7.50
8.33
8.33
3.13
3.13
3.13
3.13
0.81
0.81
0.81
0.81
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.03
0.03
0.05
0.05
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
64.89
64.70
66.53
68.76
0.40
0.40
0.43
0.45
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.06
65.35
65.16
67.02
69.27
APPRENTICES - 1st year
May 28, 2007 17.43
1.74
Oct. 21, 2007 16.92
1.69
May 1, 2008
17.26
1.73
May 1, 2009
18.05
1.81
2.81
3.38
3.75
3.75
3.13
3.13
3.13
3.13
0.81
0.81
0.81
0.81
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.03
0.03
0.05
0.05
0.45
0.45
0.45
0.45
26.44
26.44
27.21
28.08
0.40
0.40
0.43
0.45
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.06
26.90
26.90
27.69
28.59
APPRENTICES - 2nd year
May 28, 2007 24.21
2.42
Oct. 21, 2007 23.53
2.35
May 1, 2008
23.98
2.40
May 1, 2009
25.04
2.50
3.75
4.50
5.00
5.00
3.13
3.13
3.13
3.13
0.81
0.81
0.81
0.81
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.03
0.03
0.05
0.05
0.60
0.60
0.60
0.60
34.98
34.98
36.00
37.17
0.40
0.40
0.43
0.45
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.06
35.45
35.45
36.49
37.68
APPRENTICES - 3rd year
May 28, 2007 28.73
2.87
Oct. 21, 2007 27.93
2.79
May 1, 2008
28.47
2.85
May 1, 2009
29.70
2.97
4.38
5.25
5.83
5.83
3.13
3.13
3.13
3.13
0.81
0.81
0.81
0.81
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.03
0.03
0.05
0.05
0.70
0.70
0.70
0.70
40.68
40.68
41.87
43.22
0.40
0.40
0.43
0.45
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.06
41.14
41.14
42.36
43.74
APPRENTICES - 4th year
May 28, 2007 30.99
3.10
Oct. 21, 2007 30.14
3.01
May 1, 2008
30.71
3.07
May 1, 2009
32.03
3.20
4.69
5.63
6.24
6.24
3.13
3.13
3.13
3.13
0.81
0.81
0.81
0.81
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.03
0.03
0.05
0.05
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
43.53
43.53
44.80
46.25
0.40
0.40
0.43
0.45
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.06
43.99
43.99
45.29
46.77
APPRENTICES - 5th year
May 28, 2007 35.51
3.55
Oct. 21, 2007 34.54
3.45
May 1, 2008
35.19
3.52
May 1, 2009
36.69
3.67
5.31
6.38
7.08
7.08
3.13
3.13
3.13
3.13
0.81
0.81
0.81
0.81
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.03
0.03
0.05
0.05
0.85
0.85
0.85
0.85
49.22
49.22
50.67
52.31
0.40
0.40
0.43
0.45
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.06
49.68
49.68
51.15
52.82
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7. Premium Rates (cont'd)
b) Midnight Shift & Friday P.M.(1½ x Gross Wage)
Effective
Basic
Rate
7. Premium Rates (cont'd)
c) Overtime (2 x Gross Wage)
Vacation Pension WelfareTraining Article Denovo MRF Gross
Pay 10% Fund
Fund Fund
30
Rate
Industry MIAC Total
Fund,
Pkg
OCS &
WTF
Effective
Basic
Rate
Vacation Pension Welfare Training Article Denovo MRF Gross
Pay 10% Fund
Fund Fund
30
Rate
Industry MIAC Total
Fund,
Pkg
OCS &
WTF
JOURNEYMAN
May 28, 2007 50.92
Oct. 21, 2007
49.56
May 1, 2008
50.49
May 1, 2009
52.60
5.09
4.96
5.05
5.26
7.50
9.00
9.99
9.99
3.75
3.75
3.75
3.75
0.98
0.98
0.98
0.98
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.03
0.03
0.06
0.06
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
69.32
69.32
71.36
73.68
0.48
0.48
0.51
0.54
0.08
0.08
0.08
0.08
69.87
69.87
71.94
74.30
JOURNEYMAN
May 28, 2007 68.20
Oct. 21, 2007
66.38
May 1, 2008
67.62
May 1, 2009
70.44
6.82
6.64
6.76
7.04
10.00
12.00
13.32
13.32
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
1.30
1.30
1.30
1.30
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.04
0.04
0.08
0.08
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
92.42
92.42
95.14
98.24
0.64
0.64
0.68
0.72
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
93.16
93.16
95.92
99.06
FOREMAN
May 28, 2007
Oct. 21, 2007
May 1, 2008
May 1, 2009
56.11
54.61
55.63
57.95
5.61
5.46
5.56
5.80
7.50
9.00
9.99
9.99
3.75
3.75
3.75
3.75
0.98
0.98
0.98
0.98
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.03
0.03
0.06
0.06
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
75.02
74.87
77.01
79.57
0.48
0.48
0.51
0.54
0.08
0.08
0.08
0.08
75.57
75.42
77.59
80.18
FOREMAN
May 28, 2007
Oct. 21, 2007
May 1, 2008
May 1, 2009
75.11
73.11
74.47
77.57
7.51
7.31
7.45
7.76
10.00
12.00
13.32
13.32
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
1.30
1.30
1.30
1.30
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.04
0.04
0.08
0.08
1.00 100.02
1.00 99.82
1.00 102.68
1.00 106.09
0.64
0.64
0.68
0.72
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
100.76
100.56
103.46
106.91
AREA FOREMAN
May 28, 2007 58.70
Oct. 21, 2007
57.13
May 1, 2008
58.20
May 1, 2009
60.63
5.87
5.71
5.82
6.06
7.50
9.00
9.99
9.99
3.75
3.75
3.75
3.75
0.98
0.98
0.98
0.98
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.03
0.03
0.06
0.06
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
77.87
77.64
79.84
82.51
0.48
0.48
0.51
0.54
0.08
0.08
0.08
0.08
78.42
78.20
80.42
83.12
AREA FOREMAN
May 28, 2007 78.57
Oct. 21, 2007
76.48
May 1, 2008
77.90
May 1, 2009
81.14
7.86
7.65
7.79
8.11
10.00
12.00
13.32
13.32
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
1.30
1.30
1.30
1.30
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.04
0.04
0.08
0.08
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
103.82
103.52
106.45
110.01
0.64
0.64
0.68
0.72
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
104.56
104.26
107.23
110.83
APPRENTICES - 1st year
May 28, 2007 21.00
2.10
Oct. 21, 2007 20.39
2.04
May 1, 2008
20.79
2.08
May 1, 2009
21.74
2.17
3.38
4.05
4.50
4.50
3.75
3.75
3.75
3.75
0.98
0.98
0.98
0.98
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.03
0.03
0.06
0.06
0.45
0.45
0.45
0.45
31.73
31.73
32.65
33.69
0.48
0.48
0.51
0.54
0.08
0.08
0.08
0.08
32.28
32.28
33.23
34.31
APPRENTICES - 1st year
May 28, 2007 28.14
Oct. 21, 2007
27.32
May 1, 2008
27.86
May 1, 2009
29.13
2.81
2.73
2.79
2.91
4.50
5.40
5.99
5.99
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
1.30
1.30
1.30
1.30
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.04
0.04
0.08
0.08
0.45
0.45
0.45
0.45
42.30
42.30
43.53
44.92
0.64
0.64
0.68
0.72
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
43.04
43.04
44.31
45.74
APPRENTICES - 2nd year
May 28, 2007 29.16
2.92
Oct. 21, 2007 28.34
2.83
May 1, 2008
28.89
2.89
May 1, 2009
30.16
3.02
4.50
5.40
5.99
5.99
3.75
3.75
3.75
3.75
0.98
0.98
0.98
0.98
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.03
0.03
0.06
0.06
0.60
0.60
0.60
0.60
41.98
41.98
43.20
44.60
0.48
0.48
0.51
0.54
0.08
0.08
0.08
0.08
42.53
42.53
43.79
45.21
APPRENTICES - 2nd year
May 28, 2007 39.07
Oct. 21, 2007
37.97
May 1, 2008
38.70
May 1, 2009
40.39
3.91
3.80
3.87
4.04
6.00
7.20
7.99
7.99
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
1.30
1.30
1.30
1.30
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.04
0.04
0.08
0.08
0.60
0.60
0.60
0.60
55.97
55.97
57.60
59.46
0.64
0.64
0.68
0.72
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
56.71
56.71
58.38
60.28
APPRENTICES - 3rd year
May 28, 2007 34.60
3.46
Oct. 21, 2007 33.65
3.36
May 1, 2008
34.29
3.43
May 1, 2009
35.77
3.58
5.25
6.30
6.99
6.99
3.75
3.75
3.75
3.75
0.98
0.98
0.98
0.98
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.03
0.03
0.06
0.06
0.70
0.70
0.70
0.70
48.81
48.81
50.24
51.87
0.48
0.48
0.51
0.54
0.08
0.08
0.08
0.08
49.37
49.37
50.83
52.48
APPRENTICES - 4th year
May 28, 2007 37.32
3.73
Oct. 21, 2007 36.30
3.63
May 1, 2008
36.99
3.70
May 1, 2009
38.57
3.86
APPRENTICES - 3rd year
May 28, 2007 46.35
Oct. 21, 2007
45.08
May 1, 2008
45.93
May 1, 2009
47.90
4.63
4.51
4.59
4.79
7.00
8.40
9.32
9.32
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
1.30
1.30
1.30
1.30
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.04
0.04
0.08
0.08
0.70
0.70
0.70
0.70
65.08
65.08
66.99
69.16
0.64
0.64
0.68
0.72
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
65.82
65.82
67.77
69.98
5.63
6.75
7.49
7.49
3.75
3.75
3.75
3.75
0.98
0.98
0.98
0.98
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.03
0.03
0.06
0.06
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
52.23
52.23
53.76
55.50
0.48
0.48
0.51
0.54
0.08
0.08
0.08
0.08
52.79
52.79
54.35
56.12
APPRENTICES - 5th year
May 28, 2007 42.76
4.28
Oct. 21, 2007 41.60
4.16
May 1, 2008
42.39
4.24
May 1, 2009
44.18
4.42
APPRENTICES - 4th year
May 28, 2007 49.99
Oct. 21, 2007
48.63
May 1, 2008
49.55
May 1, 2009
51.66
5.00
4.86
4.95
5.17
7.50
9.00
9.99
9.99
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
1.30
1.30
1.30
1.30
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.04
0.04
0.08
0.08
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
69.64
69.64
71.68
74.01
0.64
0.64
0.68
0.72
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
70.38
70.38
72.46
74.83
6.38
7.65
8.49
8.49
3.75
3.75
3.75
3.75
0.98
0.98
0.98
0.98
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.03
0.03
0.06
0.06
0.85
0.85
0.85
0.85
59.06
59.06
60.80
62.77
0.48
0.48
0.51
0.54
0.08
0.08
0.08
0.08
59.62
59.62
61.38
63.39
APPRENTICES - 5th year
May 28, 2007 57.27
Oct. 21, 2007
55.73
May 1, 2008
56.77
May 1, 2009
59.17
5.73
5.57
5.68
5.92
8.50
10.20
11.32
11.32
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
1.30
1.30
1.30
1.30
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.04
0.04
0.08
0.08
0.85
0.85
0.85
0.85
78.75
78.75
81.06
83.70
0.64
0.64
0.68
0.72
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
79.49
79.49
81.84
84.52
8. Should any portion of wage rate or increase be directed to benefits, fringes, or supplementary
unemployment benefit fund during the term of this Agreement, then one month notice shall be given to the
Mechanical Contractors Association of Windsor by the Union.
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B
VACATION PAY
1. Vacation Pay: 10% of basic hourly rate to be calculated weekly. See Article 6.4
page 6 for payment method.
C
WELFARE PLAN
1. $2.50 for each hour earned by each employee shall be forwarded to the
Administrator for the Welfare Plan. Refer to Article 30 for additional contribution
related to continuation of benefits.
D
PENSION FUND
1. $5.00 for each hour earned by each employee shall be forwarded to the
Administrator for the Pension Plan; $6.00 effective October 21, 2007; $6.66
effective May 1, 2008.
E
PLUMBERS LOCAL 552 TRAINING FUND
1. The Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (J.A.T.C.) shall consist of six (6)
representatives who shall be the Trustees as established under a declaration of trust
entered into by the parties. Three (3) shall be appointed by Local Union 552, and
three (3) shall be appointed by the Mechanical Contractors Association of Windsor.
2. Issues put to a vote shall be decided by a majority of votes cast. No more than a
total of three (3) votes may be cast by the representatives of either the Union or of
the Association, and where fewer than three (3) representatives for either party are
present, the attending representative(s) shall carry the full three (3) votes of his
representatives. In the event of a tie vote, the matter may be referred by either party
to the Joint Conference Board for settlement.
3. Each Employer shall contribute to the J.A.T.C. a sum of 9 cents per hour earned
as noted in Schedule A - Wages - which shall be determined at the time of
negotiation of the Provincial Collective Agreement. Refer to Standard Article 23 for
additional Training Fund.
4. All funds remitted to the J.A.T.C. shall be administered by the Trustees or their
appointed administrator according to the purposes determined in the Trust
Document.
5. a) A Journeyman Training Committee shall consist of representation from the
Union only.
b) Each employer shall remit to the Plumbers Journeyman Training Fund the sum
of 55 cents for each hour earned by each employee subject to the terms of this
Agreement.
c) All payments out of this Fund shall be in keeping with the Trust Agreement set
up for this Fund.
G
INDUSTRY FUND
1. Each Employer bound by this Agreement shall contribute 32 cents per hour for
each hour earned by each employee covered by this Agreement; 34 cents effective
May 1, 2008; 36 cents effective May 1, 2009. Included in these funds is the 4 cents
of WTF contributions noted in Article 21.3 – which is to be forwarded to MCA
Ontario by MCAW.
2. The amounts required to be paid hereunder shall be paid monthly to the Zone
Association and are being paid as each employer's contribution for the general
purposes of the Zone Association including the costs of negotiating and
administering this Collective Agreement.
3. The amounts required to be paid hereunder shall be due and payable monthly and
each employer shall
send the required monthly payment to the Zone Association
office by the 15th day of each month next following the month for which the
payment is being made. Each such payment shall be accompanied by a report
identifying each employee with respect to whom a payment is being made, the
number of hours which that employee earned in that month and the amount being
remitted with respect to that employee for that month.
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In addition, each employer shall include with the monthly report aforesaid, a true
copy of the document(s) filed with the Union for that month on which the
employer’s remittances to the Union for that month as required by the Collective
Agreement were calculated and such document(s) shall be the basis on which that
employer’s contribution to the Industry Fund for that month is determined.
4. Contributions made to this fund shall be used exclusively for the benefit,
promotion, expansion and protection of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry and at
no time may any of the contributions be used in any way to the detriment of the
Union or its members.
I&J
TRAVEL-BOARD ALLOWANCE
1. There shall be a free Zone extending forty one (41) km beyond the City Hall of
Windsor; and there shall be a free zone extending twenty five (25) km beyond the
City Hall of Chatham. It is agreed that when Windsor, Local 552, employees cross
into the free Zone of Chatham and when Chatham Local 552 employees cross into
Windsor free Zone, such free Zone does not apply.
The Windsor free Zone shall apply to resident members in Essex County, and the
Chatham free Zone shall apply to resident members in Kent County.
Refer to Article 37 Re: the Standard Provincial Travel Free Zone – which
supersedes this Schedule, where in conflict.
2. Any Contractor who successfully bids any work in the County of Kent, may use
Chatham as the base of operations. The Chatham free zone terms and conditions, as
referenced in the zone four (4) appendices of the I.C.I. agreement shall apply to any
U.A. member dispatched to such Kent County project.
3. Traveling expenses shall be paid by the rate of 49 cents per km; 51 cents
effective May 1, 2008; 53 cents effective May 1, 2009 when the employer does not
supply suitable transportation. Maximum travel allowance shall be $72.10; $75.04
effective May 1, 2008; $77.98 effective May 1, 2009. When mileage is being paid
by the employer, the employee will be on the job site at regular starting time and
remain until the completion of the work shift.
4. It is understood that there is no option for any employer to provide “suitable
transportation” in lieu of travel expenses, to any member of the UA working in the
jurisdiction of Local 552, when traveling to any location in Essex and Kent
Counties.
5. Job supervisors or foremen who are supplied with a Contractors vehicle and
members of the UA working in the jurisdiction of Local 552, who are willing
passengers, can be exempted from sub section four (4) above, at their discretion.
6. Employees sent outside the limits of Essex and Kent Counties from the Cities of
Windsor or Chatham shall have their transportation, meals and lodging paid for by
the employer. Time traveling (outside the 25 km travel free zone) to and from the
job site will be paid for at regular rate up to a maximum of eight (8) hours. If
traveling by rail at night, a sleeper will be provided. While working on the out of
town job site, all Windsor rates and applicable benefits will apply.
7. Employees prevented from working owing to weather, job conditions or statutory
holidays shall be paid board allowance for each day prevented from working.
8. Employees shall be paid return fare for a weekend home at least once a month.
9. Employees shall be paid return economy air fare for a week-end home at least
once a month, provided the distance is 240 km or greater.
K
BENEFIT PLANS
1. Employer contributions to all funds shall be in accordance with Schedule A Wage Schedules. Contributions shall be paid monthly by all employers to the
Trustees of the U.A. Local 552 Benefit Plans for the items below; as well as for the
additional items noted in the wage schedules:
1. The Plumbers Local 552 Welfare Benefit Plan.
2. The Plumbers Local 552 Pension Plan.
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3. The Plumbers Local 552 Vacation Pay Trust Fund.
4. The Plumbers Local 552 Training Fund.
Each Employer shall send the required payments and reports to the office of the
MCAW and to the Administrator of UA Local 552 Benefit Plans as deemed by the
trustees by the 15th day of the Month next following the month for which they are
due. Any employer who has not made payments to the Administrator as required by
this Agreement on or before the 15th day of the next month, following the month for
which they are due, shall have all employees subject to this Agreement, withdrawn
from his job or shop.
Any Contractor that does not remit payments and reports required to be made
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, shall be subject to the default provisions of
Article 41. See Article 41 – Funds Remittance Process/Penalties.
2.
WELFARE, PENSION AND VACATION PAY
EMPLOYER REMITTED CONTRIBUTIONS:
Welfare Plan - $2.50
Pension Plan - $5.00; $6.00 effective Oct 21, 2007; $6.66 effective May 1, 2008
Vacation Pay Plan - 10% of basic wage rate (calculated and paid weekly to
employee)
3. All Welfare and Pension Plan contributions shall be administered by a Board of
Trustees made up of representatives designated by the Union only.
4. Contributions shall provide benefits for members of Local 552 and their families
for Group Life Insurance, Weekly Indemnity Insurance for lost time due to illness,
medical, hospital, pension benefits and any other such benefits, as may be provided
by the Trust Agreement, as amended by the Trustees from time to time.
5. All applicable contributions shall be made monthly to the Trustees of the Funds
and remitted to the Administrator. A report showing the names of the employees for
whom payments are made and the amount of such payment shall be prepared in
quadruplicate and distributed by the employer as follows: The original and two
copies to be sent with the remittance to the Administrator. The first copy to be
retained by the employer. Although an employer has not employed any person or
persons covered by this Agreement and is not therefore required to make payments
hereunder, he shall nevertheless submit a report marked "NIL".
6. An eligible employer shall be defined as:
a) A member in good standing of an Employers Association.
b) A Federal, Provincial or Municipal Group.
c) Any independent contractor or employer engaged in the Plumbing and Pipefitting
Industry who has signed a current Agreement.
The agreed upon payments shall be directed to the various funds as may be provided
by the Trust Agreement.
7. Welfare and Pension Contributions and Vacation Pay are required for all
employees employed under the conditions and Jurisdiction of Local 552 of the
United Association. Welfare and Pension payments shall be made only to provide
benefits in accordance with the terms of the Welfare and Pension Plans.
During the term of this Agreement, any increase in wage rates or portion thereof
shall be applied to benefits or wages as may be decided by the Union.
In the event an increase or decrease is required to the contributions to the Welfare
and Pension Plans, the basic wage rate shall be adjusted in accordance with such
increase and/or decrease.
8. "If the contribution REMITTED BY THE EMPLOYER for any employee
benefit be reduced as a result of any legislative or other action, the amount of the
saving shall be used to increase other benefits, available to the employee or shall be
passed on to the employees in the form of increased wages or salary rates."
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L
UNION DUES CHECK OFF
1. It is agreed by all parties by this Agreement that Union Dues Check Off shall be
deducted from all employees who are members of Local 552 covered by this
Agreement, and forwarded to the Business Office of Local 552 each month.
2. The deductions shall be for all hours earned by the employees at the rate
established by UA Local 552, and shall be forwarded, along with a list of
employees and their hours of work, on remittance forms that shall be provided by
Local Union 552.
3. The moneys and information as outlined in this article shall be forwarded to the
Union Office by the fifteenth (15) of the month following that work period for
which the dues have been deducted.
4. It is agreed by the Union that the monthly period mentioned shall be in
accordance with the last weekly pay period of the month as calculated by each
employer.
5. It is further agreed by the Union that the employer shall not be required to make
any further deductions to cover arrears in dues for any employee.
6. All cheques sent from each employer shall be paid to (The United Association)
Local Union 552.
M
MARKET RECOVERY
1. In an attempt to regain a competitive edge in the minor commercial and light
industrial areas of the “Industrial, Commercial and Institutional” scope of work, the
Mechanical Contractors Association of Windsor and U.A. Local 552 have agreed to
terms and conditions covering such work in a document heretofore known as the
“Minor Commercial/Light Industrial Schedule M”. Full details and particulars
regarding these terms and conditions are available to all parties to the provincial
agreement through the MCA Windsor and UA Local 552 offices.
2. It is recognized and fully understood by both parties that the use of the terms and
conditions of Schedule “M” will not permanently relieve them of any obligation to
the full intent, terms or conditions of the prevailing Provincial I.C.I. collective
agreement. It is further understood that the scope of the work referenced in schedule
M is an integral part of the current I.C.I. agreement and may only be utilized in the
interests of market recovery and in the manner prescribed in Schedule M.
3. Any willful misuse of the terms and conditions contained in Schedule M can
result in abrogation of the entire document, with ninety (90) days notice given by
either party to the agreement (Complying ongoing contracts excluded to
completion). This action may be initiated by either the Mechanical Contractors
Association of Windsor or the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices
Local 552.
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APPENDIX 5
ZONE 5 SARNIA - LOCAL UNION 663
WAGE SCHEDULES
APPENDIX 5
ZONE 5 SARNIA - LOCAL UNION 663
Effective Dates
May 28/07
July 1/07
May 1/08
May 1/09
Basic Rate
33.88
35.08
36.46
34.42
Vacation Pay 12%
4.07
4.21
4.38
4.13
Welfare
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.25
Pension
5.25
5.25
5.25
4.50
0.20
0.20
0.20
Training
0.35
S.U.B.
Article 23
0.12
0.12
0.12
0.12
Article 30
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
Denovo
0.02
0.02
0.04
0.04
O.P.T.P.F.
incl.
incl.
incl.
incl.
OCS
incl.
incl.
incl.
incl.
incl.
incl.
incl.
incl.
Union Field Dues
0.05
0.30
0.30
0.30
Market Recovery Fund
TOTAL
46.87
46.87
48.23
49.78
Zone Association Fund
0.48
0.48
0.49
0.50
MIAC/WTF Funds
0.115
0.115
0.115
0.115
47.465
47.465
48.835
50.395
TOTAL
After Tax Deductions:
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
Union Field Dues
O.P.T.P.F.
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
OCS
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
Contingency Fund
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
Local 663 have included in their Base Rate the "Ontario Pipe Trades Promotion
Fund", "Union Field Dues", and "OCS (Ontario Construction Secretariat) Fund"; and
Contingency Fund. After Tax the full amount of each fund is deducted from Base
Rate and remitted in accordance with the local Appendix. The MIAC/WTF Funds are
GST taxable; GST Registration number for these funds is: 124252065.
FOREMAN
Area plus 12%, Foreman plus 8%, Working plus 6%
WORK WEEK
36 hours
Article 101
HIRING
101.1 The Employer agrees that he will not hire anyone who is not a member of Local
Union 663 for any work coming under the jurisdiction of U.A. and that no member of
Local Union 663 will be hired without a work referral slip from the Union Office. The
Union agrees that when it has no members available it will issue a work card to men
deemed qualified by the Employer until such time as there are Local Union 663 men
available who are capable of doing the work required by the Employer.
101.2 Refer to Article 36 Re: Standard Provincial Hiring and Mobility provisions –
which supersede any conflicting provisions in this Article 101.
Article No. Title
Schedule
Title
101 Hiring
A Wages
102 Show-up Time
B Vacation & Statutory Holiday Pay
103 Job Steward
C Welfare Fund
104 Work Break
D Pension Fund
105 Job Site Accommodation E Training Fund
106
F
107
G Industry Fund
108 Hours of Work
H Union Field Dues and/or Promo. Fund
109 Overtime
I
Travel Allowance
110 Shift Work
J
Board Allowance
111 Foremen
112 Apprentices
113 Pipe Cutting Machines
114 Commercial Irregular Working Hours
115 Brass and Lead Work
116 Height Pay
117 Premium for Work on Flarestacks
118 Premium for Work in Process Piping
119 Parking Facilities
120 Camp Facilities
121 Temporary Layoff
122 Market Recovery Fund
123 Delinquency Control
Note: Numbered Articles and/or Schedules that are left blank are for standard
reference only and do not apply to this Appendix.
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Article 102
SHOW-UP TIME
Men reporting for work, unless they have been notified not to report for work before
the completion of the previous shift, who are sent home for any cause shall be paid
two (2) hours waiting time. Men must stay on the job during this time, and if
conditions are such that work is resumed men must stay on the job to the end of the
work period to be eligible for pay for same.
Article 103
STEWARDS
103.1 The Union may appoint and the Employer shall recognize Stewards.
103.2 The Steward that is appointed shall be a qualified Journeyman, capable of
performing the regular work in accordance with the job or project requirements.
103.3 The Union will notify the Employer of the name of the Steward when the
appointment becomes effective.
103.4 The Steward shall be recognized as the site or job representative of the Union,
for his employer only, and no discrimination shall be shown against him for carrying
out his union duties.
103.5 The Stewards shall assist, when required, in adjusting differences or
misunderstandings which may arise out of the interpretation, application or alleged
violation of this Agreement, as it applies to the work force of his employer.
103.6 A Steward will not unduly absent himself from his appointed work to
investigate any complaints or alleged violations of this Agreement, and he shall
confine his activities to matters involved only in the work of his employer on the site
for which he has been appointed as Steward.
103.7 A Steward shall notify the Foreman on the job before absenting himself from
his work area to perform these duties, and he shall report to the Foreman upon his
return to his regular work.
103.8 The Association and the Union shall set up a course to train Stewards and
supervisors on the trade jurisdiction and mechanics to settle job disputes.
103.9 Job Stewards shall be paid fifty (50) cents above Journeyman's rate when there
are 35 or more men under him.
103.10 The Steward shall be one of the last two Journeymen on the job provided he is
qualified at his trade and provided he is capable of doing the work.
103.11 The Steward shall be notified of all overtime on the project, both planned, and
when practical, of an emergency nature, and shall be given the opportunity to receive
a fair share of the overtime.
Article 104
COFFEE BREAKS
The Contractor shall permit a 10 minute break after each two (2) hours of work
between regular and overtime meal breaks.
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Article 105
JOB SITE ACCOMMODATION
When proper facilities are not already on the job it shall be the Employer's
responsibility to see that proper lunchrooms, washroom and toilet facilities are
available. Toilets to have running water and be heated where services are available.
Article 108
HOURS OF WORK
108.1 The regular working day (Monday to Thursday inclusive) shall consist of eight
(8) hours work between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. with one half hour for lunch. Friday
from 8 a.m. to 12:00 noon. All other hours worked in excess of the regular work week
as stipulated shall be paid at double the regular time. Hours to be changed by mutual
agreement.
108.2 After a man has worked his regular shift, and continues or is called back to
work without an 8 hour break, then he will be paid over-time for all hours worked in
excess of his regular shift.
108.3 Refer to Standard Article 33 regarding further flexibility in scheduling work
hours; and Standard Article 39 regarding provision for forty hour work week on
mutual agreement.
Article 109
OVERTIME
109.1 For those Locals working 36 hours per week (ie. (4) four (8) eight hour days
Monday to Thursday and (4) four hours Friday) Friday afternoon will be paid at (1 ½)
one and one half times the full rate of pay.
All other overtime shall be paid at the rate of double time.
109.2 Employees required to work more than two hours overtime shall be supplied a
hot meal after two hours work and supplied a lunch every four hours thereafter at no
cost or loss of time to the employee.
109.3 (a) If an employee is notified prior to quitting time Thursday that he is working
overtime Friday, the employee shall provide his own lunch and shall take a 1/2 hour
unpaid lunch break at 12:00 noon.
(b) Employees who work overtime Friday afternoon, and who are not notified prior to
quitting time Thursday shall be provided a hot meal at 12:00 noon with a paid 1/2 hour
lunch break. In the event the employee works beyond 6:30 p.m. a hot meal shall be
provided without loss of time at 6:30 p.m. and a lunch every four (4) hours thereafter.
The same meal conditions shall apply to the second and third shifts, except that
employees working these shifts shall not be docked for lunch break.
(c) In the event overtime is cancelled after 8:00 a.m. Friday, and employees were
notified in accordance with (a) above, then the employees shall receive two (2) hours
pay at double time, in addition to his regular hours.
109.4 Employees working Saturday, Sunday and Statutory Holidays will be docked
one-half hour for their noon lunch break. If they work beyond 4:30 p.m. then article
109.2 will apply.
110.2 (a) Monday through Thursday: A shift commencing at 8:00 a.m. shall work the
regular hours for 8 hours pay. A shift commencing any time after 8:00 a.m. and prior
to 8:00 p.m. shall work seven hours for 8 hours pay. A shift commencing any time
between 8:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. shall work six hours for 8 hours pay. Men working
on the second and third shift shall not be docked for lunch break. Hourly rates
mentioned herein shall mean single time. No workman shall work more than one shift
in any 24 hour period under the conditions of this section. For the purpose of this
clause only Saturday will begin at 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning and Sunday will end at
8:00 a.m. Monday morning. In the event work is commenced on Saturday prior to 8:00
a.m. then double time will apply.
(b) For Fridays Only: A shift commencing at 8:00 a.m. shall work till 12:00 noon at
straight time. The second shift shall work for three and one half hours for 4 hours pay.
The third shift shall work three hours for 4 hours pay. Hours worked beyond these Article 109 will apply.
110.3 Men who are called to fill a shift who do not complete four full shifts to be paid
regular overtime rates for all time worked. Employees who quit of their own volition
or are discharged for cause shall be paid at the regular shift rate.
Article 111
FOREMAN
111.1 Foreman shall mean a qualified Journeyman who is elevated by an employer in
view of his ability to accept responsibility. The Employer may have the exclusive
right to appoint Foremen at the Foreman's rate and may revert a Foreman to a
Journeyman's rate at the Employer's sole discretion.
111.2 When there are 2 Foremen on the job, one will be appointed Area Foreman at
Area Foreman's rate of pay; but will also act as a Foreman until 2 full crews are
established. Then one Area Foreman shall be appointed. One Area Foreman will be
appointed for every 3 Foremen thereafter. When there are more than five (5)
journeymen on the job the foreman will not be permitted to work with the tools.
111.3 On major construction projects should a welding co-ordinator or inspector be
appointed he shall be a qualified welder of Local 663 and shall not be paid less than
Foreman's rate of pay.
Article 112
APPRENTICES
112.1 The Employer and the Union agree to fully support and implement the
provisions and intent of the Ontario Apprenticeship Act and to be governed by the
terms of this Act except as modified by this Agreement. (See Schedule `A')
112.2 The Sarnia and District Steamfitters and Plumbers Apprenticeship Council shall
be composed of three (3) representatives of the Employers and three (3)
representatives of the Union.
112.3 One Apprentice only is to be allowed on any job to each branch of the trade,
except, where there are more than three Journeymen Plumbers or three Journeymen
Steamfitters employed, and then one additional Apprentice may be allowed to each
additional three Journeymen Steamfitters or Plumbers.
Article 110
SHIFT WORK
110.1 If shiftwork should become necessary, in addition to the regular hours of work,
one full additional shift must be worked in each 24 hour period. Shiftwork must be
worked for at least four (4) consecutive work days. These may be based on
consecutive regular work days, weekends or holidays, providing the applicable
weekend and/or holiday premiums are paid. Refer to Standard Article 32 regarding
special condition hours of work.
Article 113
PIPE CUTTING MACHINES
All pipe-cutting machines on the job shall be operated by members of Local Union
663 or indentured Apprentices.
Article 114
COMMERCIAL IRREGULAR
WORKING HOURS
114.1 The normal starting and quitting times may be varied when required by the
terms of the employer's contract when the work required to be done is in occupied
premises. When these conditions apply, eight (8) continuous working hours per day
shall be worked.
114.2 Any work performed under these conditions, outside the regular working hours
of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. shall be paid for at the regular hourly rate of pay, plus $1.00
per hour, for each hour worked save and except when overtime rates apply.
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114.3 All overtime work of any emergency repair nature where life may be
endangered or property damaged, service shall be done at the regular rate of pay up to
two hours, and if the work takes less than one hour and if it is necessary to call a
workman from his home, he shall be paid for the traveling time to and from his home.
In finishing up a repair job on regular working days, if to finish will not take more
than one hour's time, it will be done at the regular rate of wages.
Article 115
BRASS AND LEAD WORK
Pertaining to the Pipe Fitting Industry, all brasswork to be tinned by members of Local
663. All lead burning and sheet lead work on the job site as pertaining to the Plumbing
and Pipefitting Industry, to be done by members of Local Union 663.
Article 116
HEIGHT PAY
Members of Local Union 663 required to work any height over one hundred feet
(100') where men have to work from platforms, catwalks, or scaffolds shall receive
fifty (50) cents per hour over the regular hourly rate. This premium will not be paid
when working on buildings or structures when permanent floors are installed.
All suspended basket work to be paid at the rate of $1.00 per hour above base rate,
other than work on flarestacks.
Article 117
PREMIUM FOR WORK ON FLARESTACKS
Work on flarestacks where fireproof clothing and air packs are required shall be paid
for at a premium of $6.00 for each hour worked, to apply only to those men actually
up the flarestack. Work on flarestacks where fireproof clothing and air packs are not
required shall be paid for at a premium of $3.00 for each hour worked, to apply only
to those men actually up the flarestack.
Article 118
PREMIUM FOR WORK IN PROCESS
PIPING THAT HAS BEEN IN OPERATION
A premium of $1.00 for each hour worked will be paid to men required to work inside
process piping that has previously been in operation. This premium will apply only to
the men required to work inside such pipe.
Article 119
PARKING FACILITIES
When parking lot becomes an issue on a job because of location to said job site, the
Company and the Union Representatives will negotiate walking time. Each problem to
be handled on its own merit.
Article 120
CAMP FACILITIES
In the event that a job requires camp facilities, prior to construction of a camp to be
occupied by Building Tradesmen, the responsible authority will first submit plans, in
duplicate, to the Joint Council for approval. Such approval or rejection shall be given
within fifteen days of application. The Joint Council being the established council of
Sarnia Building Trades and the Sarnia Construction Association.
Article 121
TEMPORARY LAY-OFF
121.1 It is agreed that an Employer may place employees on temporary layoff not to
exceed three (3) continuous weeks.
121.2 Employees who may be placed on temporary layoff by the employer beyond
the three (3) week period and to whom the provisions above do not apply include:
1. Anyone over classification of foreman.
2. Core employees being sixty (60) percent of the employers' total ICI Manhours
worked for the previous calendar year divided by 2,000 hours.
It is agreed that this core number may be changed by mutual agreement between
the employer and union.
3. The core number shall not be less than three (3) men per employer.
121.3 Temporary layoffs caused by suspension of work by an Owner shall not be
included in computing the three (3) week period noted in Article 121.1 above.
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Article 122
MARKET RECOVERY FUND
122.1 Effective January 1, 2001, each employer shall contribute the sum of $.05 out
of the total package for each hour earned by each journeyman on the employers
payroll working under the terms of the Agreement to the Local Union 663 Market
Recovery Fund; $.30 effective July 1, 2007. Contributions made on behalf of
apprentices shall be pro-rated.
122.2 These contributions shall be payable to the Local Union 663, Market Recovery
Fund on separate cheque and remitted monthly along with the welfare, pension and
training fund contributions.
122.3 This fund is established to improve the employers competitiveness by providing
subsidies to all employers bound by this agreement without discrimination and in
equal amounts on targeted jobs where there is non-union competition.
122.4 This fund shall be administered by the union in its discretion and the union
agrees to hold harmless the Association and the employer from any liabilities resulting
from making payment into such fund.
122.5 Any employer desiring to apply for subsidy on a targeted job may obtain details
of the procedures to be followed as agreed upon by the union and the MCA Sarnia
from U.A. Local Union 663.
Article 123
DELINQUENCY CONTROL
123.1 All employer
contributions
and union deductions shall be remitted by the
fifteenth (15th) day of the month following the month for which contributions and
deductions were made to the administrator of LU 663 funds together with supporting
information on a form as designated by LU 663 and MCAS. At no time shall the
contributions, deductions, allowances and/or remittances be paid directly to the
employee. If an employer does not have any employees in his employ, he shall submit
a nil report in accordance with the above. The nil report shall only be required for the
first month when no employees are working in subsequent months.
123.2 In the event, the employer fails to forward or deliver contributions and/or
deductions with supporting information in accordance with 123.1 above, the employer
shall pay liquidated damages of two (2%) percent of the arrears for each month or part
thereof from the due date provided the employer has received ten (10) days prior
written notice from the union to correct such delinquency and had not done so.
123.3 Where the Association and the Union agree that a contractor is continually
delinquent and there is reasonable cause, the Administrator of the Trust may appoint
an independent chartered accountant to enter the Employer’s premises during regular
business hours to perform an audit of the Employer’s payroll records, only with
respect to Employer remittances due to the Administrator, or, at the option of the
Employer, he shall direct his Chartered Accountant to provide a certified audited
statement in reply to questions submitted by the Administrator in this regard.
All fees and costs in connection with the Administrator appointed Auditors shall be
borne by the applicable trust fund.
Where an Employer opts to direct his Chartered Accountant to provide a certified
Audited Statement, the cost of such audit shall be borne by said Employer.
Where the audit reveals that the Employer has failed to remit contributions and /or
deductions in accordance with this Agreement, the employer shall within ten (10) days
of receipt of written notice from Administrator forward or deliver all outstanding
contributions and/or deductions, plus any penalties with completed supporting
information to the Administrator. In addition to the above, should the audit reveal a
deliberate violation, the Trustee’s may assess a penalty up to but not to exceed
$25,000.00.
123.4 Where the Union and the Association deem an employer to be a repeated
delinquent in remitting contributions and /or deductions, the Trustees may require the
employer to post a bond, letter of credit and /or other security acceptable to the
Trustees in an amount determined by the Trustees and not to exceed the sum of ten
thousand ($10,000.00) dollars for each fund and/or plan to which the employer is
required to make contributions, deductions or payment to be held in Trust by the
Trustees for a period determined by the Trustees. Any arrears in Fund contributions,
and/or deductions including liquidated damages may be drawn against the bond and/or
other security acceptable to the Trustees.
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SCHEDULES
WAGES
A
Hourly
Rate Vac. Pay
Effective May 28, 2007
$34.42 7% ($2.41)
Effective July 1,2007
$33.88 7% (2.37)
Effective May 1, 2008
$35.08 7% ($2.46)
Effective May 1, 2009
$36.46 7% ($2.55)
Stat. Holiday
Welfare
Pension
Article
30
5% ($1.72)
$3.25
$4.50
$.03
Other
Total
Pkg.
$.54
$46.87
5% (1.70)
$3.00
$5.25
$.03
$.64
$46.87
5% ($1.75)
$3.00
$5.25
$.03
$.66
$48.23
5%($1.83)
$3.00
$5.25
.$03
$.66
$49.78
2. Foreman's Rate above Journeyman's Rate shall be as follows:
Effective
May 28/07 July 1/07 May 1/08
Area Foreman
$38.55
$37.95
$39.29
Foreman
$37.17
$36.59
$37.89
Working Foreman
$36.49
$35.91
$37.18
May 1/09
$40.84
$39.38
$38.65
3. Apprentices:
1st term 50% of Base Rate
2nd term 60% of Base Rate
3rd term 70% of Base Rate
4th term 80% of Base Rate
5th term 90% of Base Rate
Refer to Standard Article 35 for additional information regarding Apprentice Wages
and Benefits.
B
VACATION PAY
Vacation with pay rates shall be 7% and shall be in addition to the hourly rates. See
Article 6.4 page 6 for payment method.
STATUTORY HOLIDAYS
Five percent (5%) of man's hourly rate shall be paid in lieu of Statutory Holidays and
shall be added weekly to his pay cheque, amount to be shown on pay stub.
C
WELFARE
The employer shall contribute $3.25 per hour for straight time hours and $6.50 for
overtime hours to the Administrator of Local Union 663's Health and Welfare Plan for
each employee on his payroll working under the terms of the Agreement; $3.00 and
$6.00, respectively, effective July 1, 2007. These contributions shall be sent to the
Administrator monthly.
The hourly contributions for all overtime worked shall be $6.50 per hour; $6.00
effective July 1, 2007.
Refer to Article 30 for additional contribution related to continuation of benefits.
D
PENSION
The employer shall contribute $4.50 per hour to the Administrators of Local Union
663 Pension Plan for each employee on his payroll under the terms of this Agreement;
$5.25 effective July 1, 2007. These contributions shall be sent to the Administrator
monthly and shall be sent on a form separate from the Welfare Plan. All pension
contributions to be held for employee on bank hour system. The hourly contributions
for all overtime worked shall be $9.00 per hour; $10.50 effective July 1, 2007.
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E
TRAINING FUND
The Employer of Local 663 people shall contribute 35c per hour for straight time
hours and 70c for double time hours worked. 20c and 40c respectively effective July
1, 2007 to the Administrator of Local 663 Health and Welfare Fund to be deposited in
an account set up and controlled by a Joint Board equal in members of Employers and
Local 663 members for the training and upgrading of Local Union 663 members and
Apprentices. Refer to Standard Article 23 for additional Training Fund.
All cheques paid out of this fund shall have to be authorized by the Joint Conference
Board and each cheque shall be signed by at least one employer and one union
member of the Joint Conference Board.
The signing parties shall be those designated from time to time by the Joint
Conference Board.
G
INDUSTRY FUND
The employer of Local 663 people shall contribute 48 cents per hour; 49 cents per
hour effective May 1, 2008; 50 cents per hour effective May 1, 2009 for straight time;
and 96 cents per hour; 98 cents per hour effective May 1, 2008; $1.00 per hour
effective May 1, 2009 per double time hours worked. These amounts to be deposited
in an account set up and controlled by the Mechanical Contractors Association of
Sarnia. All contributions made to this fund shall be used exclusively for the
promotion, expansion and protection of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry and at
no time may any of the contributions be used in any way to the detriment of the Union
or any of its members.
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SARNIA TRAVEL CLAUSE
Travel Time - men working when requested to work shall receive the following travel
allowance, unless transportation is supplied by the employer on the employers' time:
Zone 1. - Free zone shall be defined as the City of Sarnia and Point Edward, East of
the St. Clair River, South to the first Sombra Township Road South of Terra
International (Canada) Inc. then Easterly to Highway #21 and North on Highway #21
to the Junction of Highway #402 and #21, then North to Lake Huron on Plympton
Sideroad #15.
Zone 2. - Remainder of Lambton County, for all work tendered on or after June 5,
2001, travel allowance shall be paid from the boundary of the free travel zone to the
job and return to the free travel zone boundary at 49 cents per km; 51 cents per km
effective May 1, 2008; 53 cents per km effective May 1, 2009.
Refer to Article 37 Re: the Standard Provincial Travel Free Zone – which supersedes
this Schedule, where in conflict.
J
BOARD ALLOWANCE
Members of Local Union 663 working outside of Lambton County shall be paid
regular rate of wages as set out in this agreement. When employee is not using
company vehicle for transportation he shall be paid first class train fare to and from
out of town work. If traveling at night a sleeper to be provided. Time traveling to and
from work shall be paid at single time up to a maximum of eight (8) hours per day.
Board allowance shall be at the rate of $60.03 for each scheduled workday while out
of town; $61.53 effective May 1, 2008; $63.03 effective May 1, 2009. If men leave the
job on their own volition within 90 calendar days, transportation and traveling time
returning to Sarnia may be withheld. The cost of transportation to and from the job but
not travel time shall be paid to the employee by the Employer every six weeks.
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APPENDIX 6
ZONE 6 LONDON - LOCAL UNION 593
WAGE SCHEDULES
Effective Dates
May 28/07
Oct 1/07 May 1/08 May 1/09
Basic Rate
32.76
33.71
34.85
32.76
Vacation Pay 10%
3.28
3.37
3.48
3.28
Welfare
1.70
1.75
1.80
1.70
Pension
5.26
5.51
5.76
5.26
Training
0.20
0.20
0.20
0.20
S.U.B.
0.27
0.27
0.27
0.27
Article 23
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
Article 30
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
Denovo
0.02
0.04
0.04
0.02
Stabilization Fund
1.92
1.92
1.92
1.92
O.P.T.P.F.
incl.
incl.
incl.
incl.
Union Field Dues
incl.
incl.
incl.
incl.
Contingency Fund
incl.
incl.
incl.
incl.
OCS
incl.
incl.
incl.
incl.
TOTAL
45.54
45.54
46.90
48.45
Zone Association Fund
0.34
0.37
0.37
0.37
MIAC/WTF Funds
0.115
0.115
0.115
0.115
TOTAL
45.995
46.025
47.385
48.935
After Tax Deductions:
Union Field Dues
0.55
0.55
0.60
0.60
O.P.T.P.F.
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
Contingency
0.13
0.13
0.14
0.15
OCS
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
Local 593 have included in their Base Rate the "Ontario Pipe Trades Promotion
Fund", "Union Field Dues", "Contingency Fund" and "OCS (Ontario Construction
Secretariat) Fund". After Tax the full amount of each fund is deducted from Base
Rate and remitted in accordance with the local Appendix. The MIAC/WTF Funds
are GST taxable; GST Registration number for these funds is: 124252065.
FOREMAN - Plus 10%
WORK WEEK - 40 hours
Article No.
Title
Schedule
Title
101
Hiring
A
Wages
102
Show-up Time
B
Vacation & Statutory Holiday Pay
103
Job Steward
C
Welfare Fund
104
Work Break
D
Pension Fund
105
Job Site Accommodation E
Training Fund
106
Tools
F
Contingency Fund
107
G
Industry Fund
108
Hours of Work
H
Union Field Dues and/or Promo. Funds
109
Overtime
I
Travel Allowance
110
Shift Work
J
Board Allowance
111
Foremen
K
Dues Check - off
112
Apprentices
113
Apprenticeship Committee
114
Journeyman Training
115
Trustees
116
Report Forms
117
Contributions Controlled
118
Compensation
119
General
120
Working Conditions
121
Welding Shops
123
Irregular Working Hours
124
Termination By Trade Classification
125
Stabilization Fund
Note: Numbered Articles and/or Schedules that are left blank are for standard
reference only and do not apply to this Appendix.
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APPENDIX 6
ZONE 6 LONDON - LOCAL UNION 593
Article 101
HIRING
101.1 The employer agrees to employ only members of Local Union 593 and in
recognition that the Union is the sole agent for the supply of employees, the
employer shall ascertain that no employee commences work in the jurisdiction of
the Union unless such employee has a referral slip from the Union Office.
101.2 The employer shall be allowed to request an employee from the unemployed
list with the Union Office, but the second employee required shall be sent out by the
Local Union. This procedure will apply for all hiring regardless of the lapse of time
between such hiring requests.
101.3 The procedure outlined in 101.2 shall follow trade lines and such preferential
hiring will be by the shop only and not apply to individual projects.
101.4 The employer shall not be allowed to request any member who has joined the
Union with no previous work record with the Union - nor any member who has been
out of the Union and returned to the unemployed list regardless of the reason for
leaving the Union employment records.
101.5 The Union and the Employer agree that on temporary hiring the member will
be hired for a maximum of two (2) weeks (14 (fourteen) work days) and that
notification will be given two (2) hours prior to lay off. The Employer agrees to
have the employee's pay and Unemployment Insurance separation certificate prior to
end of shift.
101.6 Refer to Article 36 Re: Standard Provincial Hiring and Mobility provisions –
which supersede any conflicting provisions in this Article 101.
Article 102
MINIMUM RECOMPENSE
102.1 When an employee reports for work at the direction of the employer or his
representative, at the recognized starting time of any working day, and he is not
given work for any reason other than disciplinary, he shall be paid two (2) hours pay
at his regular rate of pay, as minimum recompense and all applicable benefits (1.9).
102.2 In the event that the conditions stated in 102.1 occur, but the employer or his
representative has reason to believe that the conditions will change and permit work
to proceed, he may request the employee to remain on the job site for the period of
minimum recompense pay or for such longer time as he sees fit, providing the extra
waiting time is paid for at his regular rate of pay plus applicable benefits (1.9), in
accordance with this agreement. Should the conditions change and permit work to
proceed, then the employee shall receive his regular rate of pay for the hours
actually worked plus the minimum recompense pay and waiting time if any - up to a
maximum of eight (8) hours pay in any one (1) regular working day.
Article 103
SHOP OR JOB STEWARDS
103.1 The Union may appoint and the Employer shall recognize Steward(s) for the
shop or job. The employer and/or site representative shall be notified of the name of
the Steward(s) when the appointment becomes effective. The Steward shall be
recognized as the representative of the Union for the shop or job site in which he is
working and no discrimination shall be shown against him for carrying out his
Union duties and responsibilities as a Steward.
103.2 It shall be the duty of a Steward to observe conditions of employment and the
conduct of the Union members to the end that the duties and obligations of members
of their Union and the provisions of this Agreement are complied with.
103.3 He shall assist when required in adjusting differences or misunderstandings
which might arise out of the interpretation or application or alleged violation of this
Agreement.
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103.4 It is understood and agreed that Stewards have their regular work to perform,
for which they are being paid by the employer and that they will not unduly absent
themselves from this work to investigate any complaint or alleged violation of this
Agreement, or to perform any of the aforementioned duties. A Steward shall notify
the superintendent or foreman on the job, when practicable, before absenting himself
from his work area to perform these duties and he shall report to such superintendent
or foreman, where practicable, upon his return to his regular work.
103.5 The Steward shall not be laid off, prior to the manpower requirements being
reduced to four (4) members of Local 593, excluding foremen, providing the
Steward has the trade qualification required for the work to be performed.
103.6 The employer or his representative shall notify the Union Office when a
Steward is to be laid off or transferred.
103.7 A Steward's duties shall pertain only to the particular contractor by whom he
is employed and shall report all other matters brought to his attention to the Union
Office.
Article 104
COFFEE OR WORK BREAKS
104.1 Coffee or work breaks shall be recognized on all projects during all working
hours. The coffee and/or work break shall consist of ten (10) minutes duration and
take place at approximately every two (2) hours during regular or irregular working
hours and during all shifts.
104.2 The time of the coffee and/or work breaks is to be determined by the project
superintendent or job foreman. Employees will not leave their immediate work area
during the coffee and/or work break provided there is adequate protection against
adverse conditions. Where practical an apprentice or laborer shall be delegated to
collect and distribute the refreshments in order that employees will not have to line
up.
104.3 In the event overtime is to be worked, which will be of approximately two (2)
hours duration or more, a work break of ten (10) minutes will be provided before the
start of such overtime.
104.4 In the event overtime is to be worked in excess of three (3) hours duration,
lunch break period of one half (1/2) hour will be provided on the employer's time
and where practical food will be supplied. Where food is not provided an allowance
will be paid in the amount of fifteen (15) dollars.
104.5 In the event that job conditions necessitate extended overtime it is understood
that at the completion of that work shift all employees involved must have an eight
hour work break before starting another shift. This condition cannot be altered by
payment of any premium rate.
Article 105
SANITARY FACILITIES
105.1 Drinking water shall be supplied by the employer in a sanitary container,
along with paper cups or from an approved potable water faucet on all jobs as laid
down in Federal, Provincial or Municipal Government regulations. All such paper
cups will be deposited in receptacles provided.
105.2 The employer shall provide adequate sanitary facilities on the job site in
accordance with Federal, Provincial or Municipal Government regulations.
SHELTERS
105.3 The employer shall provide suitable and adequately heated shelters with
tables and seating space for the employees in which they can eat their lunch. The
shelter shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and the area shall not be
used for any other purpose.
105.4 The employer shall provide suitable and separate shelters from 105.3 above
for the employees to store their tools and clothing normally used on the project. In
the event of a fire resulting in loss clothing and/or tools, the employer shall replace
such items. This shelter shall be kept locked to protect tools and clothing from theft.
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Article 106
TOOLS
106.1 Each apprentice, on completion of his probationary period, will be supplied
with a complete set of tools as required by a journeyman. The tools shall be
supplied by the Joint Apprenticeship Committee from money received through the
"Training Fund". Each apprentice shall maintain his tools and replace them in the
same manner as a journeyman.
106.2 Each journeyman member of Local 593 shall supply and maintain the
following tools as a condition of employment:
1 - 10' or 12' Tape
1 - Pair Channel Locks
1 - 9" Level
106.3 In the event that the above named tools are lost or misplaced, then the Local
593 member must replace them within five (5) working days.
106.4 All other tools used on the project shall be supplied by the employer. It shall
be the duty and responsibility of every member of Local 593 to return all tools
supplied by the employer and to see that all tools are maintained in good working
condition. All tools must be kept locked up when not in use, in such containers or
tool cribs as designated by the employer, to prevent theft.
106.5 It shall be the duty of the foreman in charge of any project to maintain a close
scrutiny and control over all tools supplied by the employer and to see that a record
is kept.
106.6 All members of Local 593 shall report, without fail, the loss of any such tools
to the job foreman, immediately upon discovery of the missing tool(s). Any broken
or damaged tools shall be returned to the foreman prior to the completion of the
working day, in order that necessary repairs and/or replacement may be carried out.
Article 108
REGULAR WORKING HOURS
108.1 The regular working day shall consist of eight (8) hours work between eight
a.m. (8 a.m.) and four thirty p.m. (4:30 p.m.) with half (1/2) hour for lunch. Five (5)
consecutive eight (8) hour working days shall constitute the regular working week,
beginning Monday and ending Friday.
108.2 Where it is mutually agreed between the Contractor and the Union, and
where a change of hours of work are in keeping with a schedule that is established
on a job site, the work week may be altered to thirty six (36) hours comprised of
four (4) nine (9) hour days with half (1/2) hour for lunch per day. All work in
excess of this altered work schedule will be at double time.
108.3 Should a job or local conditions indicate a desirability for change in the
ordinary hours of work, these hours may be changed by mutual consent of the Union
and the Contractor or his representative.
108.4 Refer to Standard Article 33 regarding further flexibility in scheduling work
hours.
Article 109
OVERTIME HOURS
109.1 Overtime will be construed to mean all hours worked in excess of those
stipulated in Article 108. Such overtime, if worked, shall be on a voluntary basis
and no employee shall be penalized for exercising such rights.
109.2 The Employer agrees that no Employee covered by this Agreement shall be
required to work on Labor Day - except in cases of emergency.
109.3 All overtime hours worked as stipulated in this Article shall be paid at double
the regular rate of wages.
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Article 110
SHIFT WORK
110.1 Shift work shall be worked when requested by the Employer. When shift
work is worked, in addition to the regular hours of work, one full additional shift
must be worked in each twenty-four (24) hour period.
110.2 All regular shift work shall take place from Monday to Friday, and in order to
adapt to this system, the shift period will commence at 12:01 a.m. Monday morning
and the final shift work period of the week must be completed not later than 11:59
p.m. Friday night. Each shift will be on the job for an eight (8) hour period. Refer to
Standard Article 32 regarding special condition hours of work.
Shift work must be worked for at least four (4) consecutive work days. These may
be based on consecutive regular work days, weekends or holidays, providing the
applicable weekend and/or holiday premiums are paid.
110.3 Work commencing at the regular starting time shall work the ordinary hours
of work at regular pay.
110.4 A shift commencing any time between nine a.m. (9:00 a.m.) and prior to
seven p.m. (7:00 p.m.) shall work eight (8) hours for nine (9) hours pay.
110.5 A shift commencing any time between seven p.m. (7:00 p.m.) and two a.m.
(2:00 a.m.) shall work eight (8) hours for twelve (12) hours pay. Hourly rates
mentioned herein shall mean single time.
110.6 When three shifts are requested by the Employer the 1/2 hour lunch break is
to be paid for at the applicable rate.
110.7 All shifts worked between the hours of 12:01 a.m. Saturday morning and
11:59 p.m. Sunday evening shall be paid for at the overtime rate of pay (Article 6.1).
110.8 No employee shall be permitted work more than one shift in any twenty-four
(24) hour period unless the double time rate is paid for all hours in excess of the first
shift worked by such employee.
110.9 No employee transferred from regular hours to shift work shall lose any
actual working hours because of the transfer.
Article 111
DEFINITION OF FOREMAN
111.1 All foreman shall be members of the United Association of Journeymen and
Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and
Canada.
111.2 The employer may appoint, at his own discretion, a qualified member of the
Union to the position of foreman. He may also appoint, at his own discretion,
additional foremen as may be required on the project by reason of the size or
complexity of the project. All foremen on a project shall receive the premium rate as
specified in Schedule A.
Article 112
APPRENTICES
112.1 The employer and the Union agree to fully support and implement the
provisions and intent of the Apprenticeship and Tradesmen's Qualification Act of
Ontario, except as modified by this Agreement, in order to insure that a sufficient
number of properly trained and competent craftsmen are available to meet the
demands of the industry.
112.2 The ratio of apprentices for the plumbing and steamfitting trades shall be one
(1) apprentice to every three (3) journeymen in each trade. No apprentice shall
perform work unless under the direct supervision of a journeyman.
112.3 Apprentices shall be hired for one trade only and shall not replace an
apprentice or journeyman in any other trade.
112.4 The ratio of apprentices to journeymen shall be maintained on all projects
and the same ratio shall be maintained during lay-off periods.
112.5 All apprentices shall work under the supervision of a journeyman, the only
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exceptions being the fifth (5th) year apprentices who may work on their own
providing the apprentice is working on a supervised project.
112.6 It is understood and agreed that process piping is the work of both trades and
apprentices from either trade may work on such a project as long as the ratio of
apprentices to journeymen is maintained.
112.7 It is agreed by the parties to this Agreement that if, during extenuating
circumstances, such as manpower shortages, etc., that the rules as laid down in this
Article may be temporarily adjusted by mutual agreement, between the employer
and the Union.
112.8 All apprentices shall be supplied with a hard hat and a pair of safety boots by
the employer prior to starting employment.
Article 113
APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE
113.1 A Joint Apprenticeship Committee shall be set up through the direction of the
Joint Conference Board to deal with all matters pertaining to apprentices. The
committee shall consist of an equal number of employers and Union members. The
members, when appointed, shall elect a Chairman and Secretary at their first
meeting.
113.2 The committee shall function in a manner as laid down by the Joint
Conference Board and shall not change any rules or regulations without the
permission of the Joint Conference Board.
113.3 All apprentices shall be hired through the Joint Apprenticeship Committee
and the committee shall allocate the apprentices to the employers in a fair and
equitable manner.
113.4 All apprentices, upon approval of the committee, shall be given a referral slip
signed by the committee secretary and directed to the Ministry of Colleges and
Universities Industrial Training Branch. Upon receiving a signature from the
Industrial Training Branch, the apprentice must report to the Union Office with the
referral form. It is understood by all parties concerned that no apprentice shall
commence work with any employer without a referral slip issued through the Union
Office.
113.5 The Apprenticeship Committee shall co-ordinate its activities with the
Journeyman Training Committee so that maximum use may be obtained from
literature, equipment and materials used to promote the training of Local 593
members.
Article 114
JOURNEYMAN TRAINING
114.1 A Journeyman Training Committee shall be set up through the direction of
the Joint Conference Board and the Committee shall be composed of equal numbers
representing the Association and Union.
114.2 The committee shall co-ordinate its activities with the Joint Apprenticeship
Committee so that maximum use may be obtained from literature, equipment and all
materials used to promote the training of Local 593 members.
114.3 The Union shall co-operate with the contractors to ensure all employees are
fully qualified at time of hiring or dispatch, excluding client specific training.
Article 115
TRUSTEES
115.1 A Board of Trustees shall be set up, comprised of six (6) Union members
(appointed by the Union).
115.2 The Chairman of the Board of Trustees shall be appointed by Trustees at each
meeting.
115.3 It shall be the duty of the Trustees to appoint an administrator and to have
such trust agreement drawn up to insure that all moneys paid into the trust funds or
trust account shall be used exclusively for the purpose as indicated in this
agreement.
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115.4 The Trustees shall take such measures, as are necessary, to insure that the
proper "bonding procedures" are processed, in order to protect the trustees and the
parties of this Agreement from any liability, in accordance with Federal and
Provincial law.
115.5 It shall be the duty of the Trustees (spelled out in this article) to carry out the
provisions of Schedules:
C - Medical & Hospitalization Plan
D - Pension Plan
115.6 The Trustees shall determine the time and place for their meetings and shall
determine the meeting schedule in a manner suitable to carrying out their duties as
spelled out in this Agreement.
Article 116
REPORT FORMS
116.1 The Board of Trustees shall approve a set of reporting forms and a
continuous supply shall be forwarded to each employer by the administrator for the
plans listed in this Agreement.
116.2 The form shall be so designed that the employer may submit all moneys from
all employers contributions outlined in this Agreement on the one reporting form
each month and forward same to the Administrator.
116.3 All employer contributions shall be submitted regularly by the tenth (10th)
day of the month following the month during which the moneys were contributed.
116.4 See Article 41 – Funds Remittance Process/Penalties.
116.5 The Union shall have the right to withdraw its forces from any employer who
is one (1) month or more in arrears in these contributions.
Article 117
CONTRIBUTIONS CONTROLLED
BY GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS
117.1 It is agreed and understood by the parties to this agreement that any or all
moneys paid by way of employer contributions are to be used for the benefit of the
Union Member.
117.2 In the event that any changes in Federal or Provincial Legislation enacted
during the term of this Agreement would reduce the amount of contributions
required for the present benefits, then the difference in the contributions shall be
paid to the Union members in accordance with wishes of the Union membership.
117.3 In the event that present Federal or Provincial Regulations ceased to exist
during the term of this Agreement, then the amount of contributions paid under such
regulations shall be paid to the Union members in accordance with the wishes of the
Union membership.
Article 118
COMPENSATION
118.1 If an employee is injured and receives medical attention, by a qualified
physician, he shall receive his regular wages and applicable benefits for the full day,
if in the opinion of the physician he is unfit to return to regular work.
118.2 The same condition will apply if the employer, or his representative instructs
the employee to go home. Otherwise he shall be paid his regular wages and
applicable benefits for any lost time incurred.
118.3 If in the opinion of the employer or his representative another employee is
required to leave the job site with the injured employee, to assist him in getting
medical attention, the said employees shall be paid regular wages and other
applicable benefits for the lost time incurred.
118.4 The Union Office and the employer shall be notified immediately of any
accident to an employee where loss of time is involved.
Article 119
GENERAL
119.1 No member of the Union shall be permitted to contract or perform work for
other than his present employer without first obtaining permission from both the
employer and Union business manager or agent.
119.2 Employers shall report, to the Union officials, any instance of contravention
of the principle of Union members working only for recognized employers of Union
labor and/or contravention of Sub Section 119.1 of this Article.
119.3 Any Plumbing and/or Mechanical Contractor who is not a member of the
Association and who requires a member of Local 593 shall be required to sign the
Collective Agreement and shall be governed by its provisions before any member of
Local 593 is provided. The Association will be notified of all agreements signed.
119.4 Officers of the Local Union shall be granted leave of absence without pay
when required for Union business providing that reasonable notice is given to the
employer.
Article 120
WORKING CONDITIONS
120.1 The employer recognizes that the Union has by Agreement with the
American Federation of Labor Building Trades Department, jurisdictional awards
and in order at avoid jurisdictional disputes the employer agrees to endeavor to
obtain in the job specifications and contracts all of the piping, fixtures and
appurtenances and appliances that are necessary to and required for the complete
plumbing, heating, cooling and other pipe fitting installations covered by these
awards.
120.2 All tinning of brass pertaining to the United Association jurisdiction shall be
performed by members of Local 593.
120.3 All tools, pipe cutting or threading machines of any nature required on the
job or in the shop for the installation of work shall be operated by members of Local
593.
120.4 No member of Local 593 shall be required to take any time sheets, or any job
records to the employer's office, on the employee's own time.
120.5 The assembly point on all projects shall be at the ground floor. Employees
shall not be required to leave the assembly point prior to the start of the work shift
and shall be back at the assembly point at the end of the work shift.
120.6 Any Employer requiring employees to wear clothing or uniforms of
Employer's choice shall supply the clothing or uniforms at no cost to the employee.
The location of job shacks, storage cribs or job offices shall be at the discretion of
the employer.
Article 121
WELDING SHOPS
121.1 It is understood and agreed by the Parties to this Agreement that Local Union
593 has members holding welding certificates in various welding or fabricating
shops in the London area.
121.2 It is further understood and agreed that the shops mentioned in 121.1 above
are not Mechanical Contractors and cannot be used when sub- contracting any work
of the Mechanical Contractor.
121.3 Such shops may be used in emergencies as a service shop and for no other
purpose unless agreed to by the Local Union 593 Business Representative.
121.4 The Local 593 Business Manager shall be notified and must give approval at
all time prior to such shops being used for any emergency or service welding
repairs.
Article 123
IRREGULAR WORKING HOURS
123.1 The normal starting or quitting time may be varied, if in the opinion of both
parties it would be beneficial to the industry to do so because the work required to
be done is in occupied premises.
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123.2 The rate of pay shall be one and one-half (1 1/2) the regular hourly rate of pay
for the entire shift regardless of the actual starting time of the shift. The overtime
rate (double time) shall be paid for all work in excess of the first shift.
123.3 All applicable benefits shall be paid as outlined in this Agreement.
Article 124
TERMINATION BY TRADE
CLASSIFICATION
124.1 No journeyman plumber shall be laid off, on any job or shop where a
steamfitter, pipe fitter or welder is working on a plumbing installation.
124.2 No journeyman steamfitter shall be laid off on any job, or shop if a plumber,
pipe fitter or welder is working on a steamfitting installation.
124.3 Plumbers and/or steamfitters shall have preference of employment over pipe
fitters or welders where lay-offs are necessary in either trade.
124.4 The conditions in the above sections of this article will not apply to a welder
if the welder is to remain employed at welding.
124.5 Where the work to be performed is classed as `process-piping' and so
recognized by the union, the first three subsections of this Article will not apply.
Such work may be performed either by a plumber, steamfitter or pipe fitter or a
combination of the three classifications.
124.6 It is understood by the parties to this Agreement that where extenuating
circumstances exist such as man power shortages etc. the conditions of this Article
may be temporarily modified by mutual consent.
Article 125
STABILIZATION FUND
125.1 Purpose of the Stabilization Fund
(a) The purpose of the Stabilization Fund ("the Fund") is to afford any Contractor
bound by this Ontario Provincial Collective Agreement ("the Provincial
Agreement") the opportunity to request the assistance of a subsidy for certain hours
worked on projects in MCA Zone 6, London (as defined in Article 3.26 of the
Provincial Agreement).
(b) In this Article 125, "cost sensitive project" shall mean a project which is in
jeopardy of being awarded to a Contractor not bound by the Provincial Agreement.
125.2 Trustees of the Fund
(a) The Fund shall be jointly administered by two Trustees appointed by
Mechanical Contractors Association London ("the Zone Association") and two
Trustees appointed by Local Union 593.
(b) The Trustees shall have exclusive authority to receive contributions to the Fund,
dispose of applications by Contractors for assistance from the Fund and make
payments from the Fund in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Article
125 and the governing Trust Agreement.
(c) The Zone Association and Local Union 593 shall cause a trust agreement to be
prepared and to remain in effect so long as the Fund is operating, setting out the
procedures for and the terms and conditions for the carrying out of their duties, and
ensuring that the Fund is used exclusively for the purpose of assisting Contractors to
obtain work on cost sensitive projects, thereby providing work to Employees
covered by the Provincial Agreement. No amendment to Articles 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,
15, 16 and 17 of the trust agreement dated September 13, 1989 will be effective
unless approved in writing by the Mechanical Contractors Association Ontario.
125.3 Fund Establishment
(a) All contractors bound by this Agreement working in MCA Zone 6, London shall
contribute to the Fund at the rate of $1.92 for each hour earned by each Employee,
or such lesser amount as may from time to time be agreed upon by the Zone
Association and Local Union 593 in accordance with the said trust agreement. Such
contributions shall be reflected in the Schedule of Contributions contained in this
Appendix 6 and the wages of all such employees shall be reduced accordingly.
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Such contributions shall be remitted by the Contractor directly to the Administrator
of the Welfare and Pension Plans appointed pursuant to Article 115 of this Appendix
6, who shall receive the said contributions on behalf of the Trustees of the Fund, and
such remittances shall be accompanied by a written record of all such contributions.
Subject to any contrary direction by Revenue Canada or any other government
agency, the said contributions shall be remitted by Contractors without any
deductions.
125.4 Procedure for Requesting Assistance from the Fund
(a) All contractors bound by the Provincial Agreement are entitled to apply for
assistance from the Fund with respect to any project in MCA Zone 6, London which
the Contractor has reason to believe is cost sensitive.
(b) Such an application must be made in writing and must indicate the address,
telephone number, telex number if any and telecopier number if any of the
Contractor. The application should state the reasons why the Contractor believes
the project is cost sensitive.
125.5 Provision of Assistance from Fund
(a) A project shall be considered for assistance from the Fund if the Trustees have
received one or more applications for assistance which comply with Article 125.4, at
least thirty-six (36) hours prior to the close of the project tender period.
(b) Subject to Article 125.5 (a), assistance from the Fund may be granted where the
following conditions have been satisfied:
(i) The Trustees determine, in their sole judgment and discretion, that the project is
cost sensitive;
(ii) The Trustees determine, in their sole judgment and discretion, that the project is
one which is appropriate for assistance from the Fund, having regard to the purpose
and financial viability of the Fund, it being recognized for the purpose of clarity that
the Trustees may decline to grant a subsidy for a project which is cost sensitive; and
(iii) The decision of the Trustees to grant assistance is made at least twenty-four
(24) hours before the close of the project tender period.
(c) Where the Trustees decide to offer assistance from the Fund, they will determine
the rate of the subsidy on an hourly basis and the maximum number of hours for
which the subsidy is being granted.
(d) Once their decision has been made the Trustees shall take steps to communicate
the details of their decision to all Contractors who have made written application for
subsidy. The same information will be provided to any Contractor bound by the
Provincial agreement who enquires after the decision to grant a subsidy has been
made. A telegram, telecopy facsimile or telephone call to the office of the
Contractor, as indicated on its application, shall be deemed to be satisfactory
notification of the decision for the purpose of this article.
(e) The identical subsidy shall be available to all Contractors that have made an
application for assistance from the Fund in compliance with Article 125.4, prior to
the close of the project tender period. For greater certainty, it is noted that the
subsidy will be available to a Contractor that makes a written application for
assistance after the Trustees have made their decision, provided the application is
received by the Trustees before the close of the project tender period, and the
application otherwise complies with Articles 125.4.
(f) If an applicant Contractor is successful in obtaining a contract on a project for
which he has applied for a subsidy and for which the Trustees have agreed to
provide a subsidy, the Trustees shall provide the Contractor with written
confirmation of the amount of the subsidy and the maximum number of hours of
work in respect of which the subsidy will be provided.
(g) The subsidy shall be paid from the Fund to the Contractor for hours worked, up
to the stipulated maximum, based on invoices submitted by the Contractor, as
verified by time records which are satisfactory to the Trustees.
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125.6 Termination of the Fund
(a) The Fund may be terminated by 10 days notice in writing by either Local Union
593 or the London Zone Association, to the other party and to the Trustees, subject
to the completion of all payments in respect of all subsidies granted prior to the time
of such notice.
(b) In the event that the Fund is terminated, contributions pursuant to Article 125.3
shall cease forthwith. Any surplus remaining in the Fund after outstanding
commitments have been honoured which, pursuant to the Trust Agreement, is
subsequently distributed to members of Local Union 593 or other union members
employed in Zone 6 London, shall be paid as wages and subject to all necessary
deductions.
125.7 Notice to Trustees
(a) Notices or applications to Trustees shall be effectively given or made if delivered
personally or by telecopier or actually received by prepaid registered mail,
addressed to "The Trustees of the U.A. Local 593 Stabilization Fund", at the address
of Local 593 listed in Appendix "C" of this Provincial Agreement, within the times
specified in Article 125.5.
SCHEDULES
A
WAGES
1. The minimum regular hourly rate of wages for all journeymen members of Local
593 covered by this Agreement shall be as follows:
From May 28, 2007 to April 30, 2008
$32.76 per hour
From May 1, 2008 to April 30, 2009
$33.71 per hour
From May 1, 2009 to April 30, 2010
$34.85 per hour
2. All journeymen members of Local 593, when working as "foremen" shall be paid
a premium rate of ten (10) percent of the regular journeyman rate in excess of the
normal rate of wages.
3. All apprentices (members of Local 593) covered by this Agreement shall be paid
hourly rates under the following schedule:
First Term
40% of Journeyman Rate
Second Term
50% of Journeyman Rate
Third Term
60% of Journeyman Rate
Fourth Term
70% of Journeyman Rate
Fifth Term
85% of Journeyman Rate
Refer to Standard Article 35 for additional information regarding Apprentice Wages
and Benefits.
B
VACATION PAY
1. Vacation pay shall be paid to all employees coming under the jurisdiction of
Local 593 in a manner consistent with the provisions defined in the Employment
Standards Branch of the Province of Ontario and effective July, 1968, a trust
agreement shall be established for this purpose.
2. Vacation pay shall be paid at the rate of ten (10) percent of the employee's gross
wages calculated weekly. Effective May 1, 1975, a minimum of two weeks, each
calendar year shall be taken by each employee. The time such vacation to be taken
shall be mutually agreed upon by the employee and employer. The employer and
Union agree to co-operate in such a manner to insure that all employees take this
vacation. Periods of unemployment will be recognized in calculating vacation time.
See Article 6.4 page 6 for payment method.
3. All vacation pay moneys shall be paid into a trust fund set up for this purpose
and the holding investment and disbursements of the funds shall be approved by the
appropriate department as laid down in Provincial regulations.
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C
MEDICAL AND HOSPITALIZATION PLAN
1. All members of Local 593 and all other employees coming under the jurisdiction
of Local 593 shall be covered by a Group Insurance Plan through an Employer
contribution into a trust account at the rate of $1.70 per hour for all working hours;
$1.75 effective May 1, 2008; $1.80 effective May 1, 2009. Contributions for
premium hours worked will be paid equal to the relationship of the premium rate to
regular rate.
2. All moneys contributed to this plan shall be used exclusively to provide fully
paid premiums for the following benefits:
(a) Group Life and Long Term Disability
(b) Any supplementary benefits negotiated in future as approved by the
Trustees
3. It is agreed and understood, by both parties to this Agreement, that moneys paid
by way of employer contributions in excess of that amount that may be required by
future legislation will be added to the wage rate used for additional benefits in
accordance with the wishes of the Union membership.
4. Refer to Article 30 for additional contribution related to continuation of benefits.
D
PENSION PLAN
1. All members of Local 593 and all other Employees coming under the Jurisdiction
of Local 593 shall be covered by a pension plan through a contribution into a trust
account by the employer at the rate of $5.26 per hour for all regular working hours;
$5.51 effective May 1, 2008; $5.76 effective May 1, 2009.
2. Contributions for premium hours worked will be paid equal to the relationship of
premium rate of wages to regular rate.
E
TRAINING FUND
1. In order that moneys will be available for the promotion and up-grading of
Apprentices and Journeymen Members covered by this Agreement, a training fund
shall be set up under the control of the Joint Conference Board.
2. The fund shall obtain the money from an Employer contribution of twenty (20)
cents per hour for all regular working hours. In addition, MCA London will
contribute five(5) cents per hour for all regular working hours, from the Industry
fund to the Training Fund. Contributions for premium hours worked will be paid
equal to the relationship of the premium rate to the regular rate of wages. Refer to
Standard Article 23 for additional Training Fund.
3. All expenditures from the Training Fund shall be paid by cheque as authorized
by the Joint Conference Board. The Joint Conference Board shall designate the
signing authorities providing that one from the Zone Association and the other from
the Union are so appointed.
F
CONTINGENCY FUND
1. Each Employer shall deduct from the wages of each member in their employ a
sum equal to 13 cents per hour paid; 14 cents effective May 1, 2008; 15 cents
effective May 1, 2009; and forward same to the Business Office of Local 593 in
accordance with same procedure noted in schedule K - Dues Check-off.
G
INDUSTRY FUND
1. The employer shall contribute thirty-four (34) cents per hour for each hour paid
to the employee into the Mechanical Contractors Association of London Industry
Fund; thirty-seven (37) cents per hour effective October 1, 2007. Contributions for
premium hours worked will be paid in accordance with Schedule D2. All of the
moneys contributed to this fund shall be used exclusively for the benefit, promotion,
expansion and protection of the Plumbing and Pipe Industry and at no time may any
of the moneys so contributed be used in any way to the detriment of the Union or its
members.
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2. Contributions to the Industry Fund shall be paid to the Administrator of the
Welfare and Pension plans stated in Article 115 and shall be submitted on the same
official contributions form. The Administrator shall keep the Industry Fund moneys
separate from the other contributions called for in Article 115 and shall deposit these
moneys in a designated trust account as designated by the Zone Association.
I
TRAVEL EXPENSE
Refer to Article 37 Re: the Standard Provincial Travel Free Zone – which
supersedes this Schedule, where in conflict.
1. Zone #1
Zone number one (#1) shall be that area having a radius of twenty-five (25) km
measured from the intersection of highways numbered two and four (2 and 4),
(Dundas/Richmond Streets), in the City of London.
All employees working in this zone shall supply their own transportation to and
from the projects or work site unless otherwise stipulated in this Schedule.
2. Zone #2
Zone number two (#2) shall be that area between the twenty-five (25) and fortyeight km (48) radius. All employees performing any work in the zone shall receive
travel expense at the rate of $11.27 per day; $11.73 effective May 1, 2008; $12.19
effective May 1, 2009.
3. Zone #3
Zone number three (#3) shall be that area between the forty-eight (48) and sixty-four
(64) km radius. All employees performing any work in this zone shall receive travel
expense at the rate of $19.11 per day; $19.89 effective May 1, 2008; $20.67
effective May 1, 2009. The cities of Stratford and Tillsonburg in their entirety shall
be deemed to be included in Zone #3.
4. Zone #4
Zone number four (#4) shall be that area between the sixty-four (64) and eighty (80)
km radius. All employees performing any work in this zone shall receive travel
expenses at the rate of $26.95 per day; $28.05 effective May 1, 2008; $29.15
effective May 1, 2009.
5. Zone #5
Zone number five #(5) shall be that area between the eighty (80) and ninety-six (96)
km radius. All employees performing work in this zone shall receive travel expenses
at the rate of $36.27 per day; $37.75 effective May 1, 2008; $39.23 effective May 1,
2009.
6. All employees who report for work at the beginning of any work shift and are
transferred to another work site shall be paid travel expenses at the rate of 49 cents
per km traveled; 51 cents effective May 1, 2008; 53 cents effective May 1, 2009.
7. Any employee who is sent to work on a project outside the twenty-five (25) km
zone for a period of three (3) days or less shall be paid travel expenses from the 25
km free travel zone boundary to and from the project daily at the rate of 49 cents
per km traveled; 51 cents effective May 1, 2008; 53 cents effective May 1, 2009.
If the employee chooses to stay in the area of the project he shall be paid one (1)
round trip at the mileage rate and reasonable expenses for room and board.
8. In all cases where mileage is paid, the most direct and practical route shall be
used in calculating expenses.
9. Parking: When the contractor is unable to provide parking in the core area of
London (Wharncliffe Road on the West; Adelaide Street on the East; Grey Street on
the South; and Central Avenue on the North; including all hospitals and UWO
campuses), the employee shall be reimbursed for parking expense up to the rate of
$4.00 per day upon the presentation of receipts.
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J
BOARD ALLOWANCE
1. Employees working in the jurisdiction area of Local 593 beyond zone number
five (#5) as spelled out in Schedule 1 (paragraph 5) shall receive board allowance at
the rate of $64.03 per day; $65.53 effective May 1, 2008; $67.03 effective May 1,
2009.
2. If a holiday falls during a normal work week, board allowance shall be paid for
that day providing the employee is available for the work shift prior to the holiday
and the work shift following the holiday.
3. Members of Local 593 required to work outside the jurisdiction of Local 593
shall be paid mileage calculated at 49 cents per km; 51 cents effective May 1, 2008;
53 cents effective May 1, 2009 from the intersection of highways two and four (2
and 4) to the project and the same mileage when returning at the end of the project.
4. In the event the project as spelled out in paragraph 3 of this Schedule is one
hundred and sixty (160) km or more from the intersection of highway two and four
(2 and 4) in the city of London, the members of Local 593 shall receive a return trip
calculated at 49 cents per km; 51 cents effective May 1, 2008; 53 cents effective
May 1, 2009 every thirty (30) days during the life of the project.
5. Members of Local 593 working outside the Local 593 jurisdictional boundaries
shall receive $64.03 per day board allowance; $65.53 effective May 1, 2008; $67.03
effective May 1, 2009 as spelled out in paragraph 1 of this Schedule or the
allowance contained in the applicable agreement in the area where the project is
located whichever is the highest.
K
DUES CHECK-OFF
1. It is agreed by all parties covered by this Agreement that union dues will be
deducted from all employees who are members of Local 593 covered by this
Agreement, and forwarded to the Business Office of Local 593 each month.
2. The deductions shall be for all hours paid to the employee at the rate of 55 cents
per hour; 60 cents per hour effective May 1, 2008; and shall be forwarded by
cheque to the union office - along with a list of employees and their hours paid.
3. The moneys and information as outlined in this Schedule shall be forwarded to
the union office by the fifteenth (15th) of the month following that work period for
which the dues have been deducted.
4. It is agreed by the union that the monthly period mentioned shall be in
accordance with the last weekly pay period of the month as calculated by each
employer.
5. It is further agreed by the union that the employer shall not be required to make
any further deductions to cover arrears in dues from any employee.
6. All cheques sent from each employer shall be paid to (The United Association)
Local Union 593.
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APPENDIX 7
ZONE 7 KITCHENER - LOCAL UNION 527
WAGE SCHEDULES
Effective Dates
Basic Rate
Vacation Pay 10%
Welfare
Pension
Training
S.U.B.
Article 23
Article 30
Denovo
OCS
O.P.T.P.F.
Stabilization Fund
Contingency Fund
Union Field Dues
TOTAL
Zone Association Fund
MIAC/WTF Funds
TOTAL
After Tax Deductions:
Union Field Dues
O.P.T.P.F.
Contingency
OCS
APPENDIX 7
ZONE 7 KITCHENER - LOCAL UNION 527
May 28/07
33.66
3.37
2.10
5.06
0.40
0.25
0.10
0.03
0.02
incl.
incl.
1.10
incl.
incl.
46.09
0.42
0.115
46.625
Nov 1/07
33.74
3.37
2.15
5.08
0.40
0.25
0.10
0.03
0.02
incl.
incl.
1.15
incl.
incl.
46.29
0.42
0.115
46.825
May 1/08
34.70
3.47
2.40
5.26
0.40
0.25
0.10
0.03
0.04
incl.
incl.
1.30
incl.
incl.
47.95
0.42
0.115
48.485
May 1/09
35.84
3.58
2.65
5.46
0.40
0.25
0.10
0.03
0.04
incl.
incl.
1.45
incl.
incl.
49.80
0.42
0.115
50.335
0.44
0.23
0.22
0.01
0.44
0.23
0.22
0.01
0.44
0.23
0.22
0.01
0.44
0.23
0.22
0.01
Local 527 have included in their Base Rate the "Union Field Dues", "Ontario Pipe
Trades Promotion Fund", "Contingency Fund", and "OCS (Ontario Construction
Secretariat) Fund". After Tax the full amount of these funds are deducted from Base
Rate and remitted in accordance with the local Appendix. The MIAC/WTF Funds
are GST taxable; GST Registration number for these funds is: 124252065.
FOREMAN
WORK WEEK
Plus 10%
36 hours
Article No.
Title
Schedule
Title
101 Hiring
A Wages
102 Show-up Time
B Vacation & Statutory Holiday Pay
103 Job Steward
C Welfare Fund
104 Work Break
D Pension Fund
105 Job Site Accommodation E Training Fund
106 Tools
F S.U.B.
107 Emergency Repairs
G Industry Fund
108 Hours of Work
H Union Field Dues and/or Promo. Fund
109 Overtime
I
Travel Allowance
110 Shift Work
J
Board Allowance
111 Foremen
K Payments of Funds
112 Apprentices
L Trustees
113 General
M Maintenance and Service Classification
114 Height Pay
N Contingency Fund
115 Stabilization Fund
O Parking
P Special Hiring Provisions
Article 101
HIRING
101.1 All employees shall be hired through the Union Office. The Union List of
Unemployed members consisting of Plumbers, Steamfitters and Welders will be in
effect. Contractors and the Union agree to abide by the policies and principles
established in Schedule P attached.
101.2 Contractors shall give preference in employment to members of the Union.
Each employee shall have his certificate of qualification and applicable licenses for
the job.
101.3 An employee, properly referred from the Union, who reports for work at the
direction of the employer on the day requested and is not hired, will receive eight
(8) hours pay at the prevailing rate of pay plus all applicable benefits. The employer
may without prejudice put in writing the reason for the non-hire without pay.
101.4 Should the Union be unable to supply member journeymen or apprentices,
then the Contractor may hire others, who as a condition of employment shall be
required to obtain clearance from the Union Office.
101.5 When a Contractor has non-members in his employ and members become
available, the Contractor shall hire replacements on twenty-four (24) hour notice
from the Union unless the Contractor terminates the non-member within (5) days.
101.6 On a job where five (5) or more men are employed, there shall be a minimum
of one man over fifty-five (55) years of age for every five (5) men under the age of
fifty-five (55) if available when hiring.
101.7 Refer to Article 36 Re: Standard Provincial Hiring and Mobility provisions –
which supersede any conflicting provisions in this Article 101.
Article 102
SHOW-UP TIME
102.1 Any employee reporting for work at the regular starting time, unless notified
otherwise on the previous work day, shall receive four (4) hours pay at the
prevailing wage rate and all other applicable benefits whether or not work is
available. The employee shall remain on the job for the four (4) hours unless
released by the Contractor or the Contractor's representative on the job site.
Article 103
JOB STEWARD
103.1 A Steward shall be appointed by the Union Business Representative on any
job, shift or shop. The Contractor shall be notified in writing of the name of the
Steward when the appointment becomes effective.
103.2 It shall be the duty of the Steward to make an effort and give every
consideration that the provisions of this Agreement are carried out with
consideration and fairness to both parties concerned. The Steward shall in no way be
discriminated against in the performance of his duties.
103.3 A Steward's duties shall pertain only to the particular Contractor by whom
they are employed. Therefore, such Stewards shall not interfere with other
contractors on the job site.
103.4 Upon receiving a complaint or grievance from an employee, the Steward
shall be permitted a reasonable amount of time during working hours without loss of
pay to investigate the complaint or grievance. The Steward shall not direct the work
force under any circumstances.
103.5 It is understood and agreed that the Stewards have their regular work to
perform and they shall not absent themselves unduly from this work. There shall be
no non-working Steward.
Note: Numbered Articles and/or Schedules that are left blank are for standard
reference only and do not apply to this Appendix.
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103.6 Unless by mutual agreement between the Union and the Contractor, the
Steward shall not be laid off or transferred prior to the manpower requirements
being reduced to two (2) employees, excluding the foreman, providing the Steward
has the trade qualifications for the work to be performed. The Contractor shall notify
the Business Representative of the Union when a Steward is to be laid off.
103.7 When two (2) or more men are required, excluding a Foreman, the Steward
shall be notified and will work all overtime hours that may be in effect on the job
site if willing and qualified to perform the work.
103.8 All new employees reporting to the job shall present a work referral slip to
the Steward before commencing work.
Article 104
WORK BREAK
104.1 Employees shall receive a work break of ten minutes' duration. No employee
shall work in excess of two (2) hours without a work break, or four (4) hours
without a lunch period. When working 4 x 9 hour shifts the breaks and lunch period
will be shifted to compensate for the longer base workday. This refers to the two
standard breaks and lunch period.
104.2 The Contractor or Foreman will arrange the time of the work break and lunch
period.
104.3 On projects and jobs the lunch period and work break shall commence and
terminate at the lunch room. Abuses of this clause will be just cause for discipline.
104.4 Employees who have been notified by the day previous to work overtime
shall take a one half (1/2) hour lunch period without pay prior to the commencement
of overtime.
104.5 Employees who have not been notified the previous day to work overtime
will be allowed half hour lunch periods with pay at overtime rates after normal
working hours.
Article 105
JOB SITE ACCOMMODATION
105.1 Adequately heated shacks or accommodation shall be provided by the
Contractor on each project where practical. The location of such shacks or
accommodation shall be determined by the Contractor.
105.2 Such shacks or accommodation shall be weatherproof and shall be kept in a
clean and sanitary condition. A table and sufficient benches or seats for the
employees on the job shall be provided in the shack or accommodation.
105.3 When the Contractor supplies job site toilets, they will be of the flush type
and will include toilet tissue.
105.4 If unsanitary conditions with regards to field toilets is discovered on any
project and appropriate action has not been taken by the General Contractor or the
Local Department of Health, then the Contractor shall be notified and given twentyfour (24) hours to have this situation rectified or be liable to provide a separate toilet
for his work forces with a lock and keys.
105.5 When suitable wash-up facilities are not available, waterless hand cleaner and
hand towels shall be supplied by the Contractor.
105.6 Employees shall be allowed suitable time to pick up tools and wash up at the
end of the shift.
Article 106
TOOLS
106.1 Tools shall be supplied by the Contractor with the exception of:
Steamfitters:
1 - 9" Level, 1 - 10' Tape, 1 - 10" Pliers,
Plumbers:
1 - 9" Level, 1 - 10' Tape, 1 - 10" Pliers,
1 Inside Caulking Iron
1 Outside Caulking Iron
1 Long Packing Iron
1 - 1 1/4 lb. Hammer
1 Basin Wrench
1 Strap Wrench
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106.2 The Contractor shall furnish all other necessary tools and equipment and the
Contractor shall furnish the necessary lock-ups, tool boxes, or other safe places for
storage. The employee shall be responsible for those tools he is issued provided he
has individual control of the lock-up facilities.
106.3 When tools are stolen on the job, employees shall notify the Contractor
immediately so that a proper investigation may be made.
106.4 Members employed under the terms of this Agreement shall not use their car
or vehicle to transport tools, equipment or materials for the Contractor. It is further
agreed that members shall not rent, supply, lease or loan any tools, equipment or
vehicles to any Contractor.
Article 107
EMERGENCY REPAIRS
(NEW CONSTRUCTION ONLY)
107.1 This Article will apply only when the Business Representative agrees with
the Contractor involved that a true emergency occurred.
107.2 All overtime work of an emergency nature where life is endangered or
property damaged shall be paid for at one and one-half (1 1/2) the base rate
including all applicable benefits.
Article 108
HOURS OF WORK
108.1 The regular hours of work Monday to Thursday inclusive will be from 8:00
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with one half hour for lunch. On Fridays only regular hours of
work will be from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
108.2 Any variation from the above stipulated hours shall be by mutual agreement
in writing between the Contractor and the Union.
108.3 Refer to Standard Article 33 regarding flexibility in scheduling work hours;
and Standard Article 39 regarding provision for forty hour work week on mutual
agreement.
Article 109
OVERTIME
109.1 For those Locals working 36 hours per week (ie. (4) four (8) eight hour days
Monday to Thursday and (4) four hours Friday) Friday afternoon will be paid at (1
½) one and one half times the full rate of pay. All other overtime beyond the
normal hours of work shall be paid at the rate of two (2) times the base rate unless
otherwise stated herein; or as agreed to in Article 26B.1.
109.2 All Union members shall have the right to refuse to work overtime, and no
Contractor shall penalize or discriminate against a member of the Union in any way
for exercising this right.
109.3 When overtime is necessary it shall be equally and impartially divided by the
Contractor among the Journeymen and Apprentices on the project who are members
of the Union, with the exception of Foremen. Members not working on the
particular project during regular working hours shall not be brought from other
projects and placed on overtime work while any of the regular crew are available.
Article 110
SHIFT WORK
110.1 If Shift Work should become necessary in addition to the ordinary hours of
work, one (1) full additional shift must be worked in each twenty-four (24) hour
period. Refer to Standard Article 32 regarding special condition hours of work.
110.2 Shift work must be worked for at least four (4) consecutive work days. These
may be based on consecutive regular work days, weekends or holidays, providing
the applicable weekend and/or holiday premiums are paid.
110.3 The Second Shift shall receive pay for hours worked plus a premium of
fifteen percent (15%) of the base rate.
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110.4 The Third Shift shall receive pay for hours worked plus a premium of twenty
percent (20%) of the base rate.
110.5 When work cannot be done during regular working hours, such work shall be
considered Shift Work providing the Contractor notifies the Union. Employees shall
receive pay for the hours worked plus a premium as outlined in Article 110.3 and
110.4.
110.6 All hours in excess of the regular shift hours shall be paid at double time rates
plus applicable premiums as outlined in Article 110.3 and Article 110.4.
Article 111
FOREMEN
111.1 Foremen, Area Foremen, Welding Foremen and General Foremen must be
qualified journeymen members of Local Union 527; except where the provisions of
Article 36B apply.
111.2 The Contractor shall appoint or demote foremen at his discretion as may be
required.
111.3 Contractors from outside the Union's jurisdictional area shall be allowed to
bring in one (1) foreman for the project. Any variations in this will be at the
discretion of the Business Manager and/or Business Agent.
111.4 The extent to which the foreman shall work with the tools of the trade shall
be at the discretion of the Contractor or his representative.
111.5 He shall protect and promote the interest of the Contractor on the job or in the
shop at all times within the terms of this Agreement.
111.6 Foremen shall receive a minimum of ten percent (10%) above the
Journeyman's base rate.
Article 112A
APPRENTICESHIP AND JOURNEYMEN
TRAINING COMMITTEE
112.1 The Joint Training Committee shall continue to operate under the existing
Trust Agreement adopted June 2, 1972 and amendments thereto, with the expressed
purpose of assuring the industry of an adequate supply of properly trained and
skilled mechanics.
112.2 This Committee shall be responsible for:
(a) An Apprenticeship Program under which the local Apprenticeship standards
shall be administered and also co-ordinated with the Apprenticeship Tradesmen's
Qualifications Act, 1964 and amendments thereto, and
(b) A Journeyman Training Program under which advanced training programs will
be administered and co-ordinated for the purpose of enabling Local Union 527
journeymen to acquire a full and complete knowledge of the advancement, new
techniques and skills in their crafts.
112.3 All probationary Apprentices shall register with the Joint Training Committee
at the Union office before commencing work.
112.4 The L.A.C. shall forward reports to the Joint Training Committee to assist in
determining whether apprentices are qualified in their trade.
112.5 It is required as a condition of employment that each Apprentice attend
classes as arranged by the Joint Training Committee in addition to those arranged
by the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities, Apprenticeship and Client
Services Branch.
112.6 No Apprentice shall work overtime if it interferes with his attending classes
of any kind.
112.7 Upon the successful completion of his exam and providing he has completed
his Apprenticeship Contract, the Apprentice shall receive his journeyman's wages
effective the date of contract termination. If he fails the exam, the journeyman's rate
will not be effective until the date of passing.
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112.8 The proportion of Apprentices to Journeymen in the Plumbing and
Steamfitting Trades shall be a one (1) to three (3) ratio. The ratio will be based on
the average number of member journeymen employed by the Company in the
previous twelve (12) months.
112.9 Each Apprentice must be under the supervision of a Journeyman on the job.
112.10 When an Apprentice is laid off by the Contractor, the said Contractor may
not hire a new Apprentice in his place while that Apprentice is unemployed.
112.11 Each Contractor shall maintain a balanced Apprenticeship program. This
shall apply to each branch of the trade.
Article 112B
LOCAL APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE (L.A.C.)
112.12 There shall be a Local Apprenticeship Committee (L.A.C.) as prescribed by
the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
112.13 This Committee shall be made up of six (6) appointees, three (3) from Local
527 and three (3) from MCA Zone 7. In addition the Training Coordinator of Local
527 shall act as Recording Secretary. Other members shall be appointed as
prescribed or as determined by the L.A.C..
112.14 The L.A.C. shall be empowered to act as an employer for the purpose of
signing Contracts of Apprenticeship.
112.15 The standard education required qualifying candidates for Apprenticeship is
recommended Grade XII Certificate or approved by the L.A.C..
112.16 All probationary Apprentices shall be indentured to the L.A.C. The
Contractors and the Union agree to abide by the “Apprenticeship Protocol”
established by the Local Apprenticeship Committee. The union will not
unreasonably hold up an approval of a contractor’s selection for an apprenticeship
recommendation.
112.17 The L.A.C. shall perform its duties and exercise it’s responsibilities as set
out in the Terms of Reference filed with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and
Universities.
Article 112C
APPRENTICESHIP AND JOURNEYMEN
SAFETY TRAINING
112.18 The JTC shall act on behalf of U.A. Local 527 and M.C.A. Zone 7 only to
deliver the training as agreed to herein.
112.19 The JTC shall provide to new apprentices and new members the following
preliminary safety training programs:
W.H.M.I.S.
Basics of Fall Protection
Health and Safety – Basic Level One
112.20 At a minimum these classes shall be scheduled once every three months, or
as deemed necessary.
112.21 M.C.A. Zone 7 shall pay for the facilities, instructor (at an agreed rate) and
training literature.
112.22 U.A. Local 527 shall pay any costs for Train the Trainer instruction.
112.23 U.A. Local 527 agrees that there will be no payment of wages from M.C.A.
Zone 7 for members who participate in this training.
112.24 This agreement shall apply for any new legislated mandatory safety training
under the OHSA of Ontario for members not in the employ of Contractors on the
date of implementation.
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Article 113
GENERAL
113.1 No member shall be permitted to contract any of the work coming under the
jurisdiction of this Agreement without permission from the Union Business Manager
and the Contractor.
113.2 No member of the Union shall be required to take any time sheets or any job
records to the Contractor's office on the employee's own time. This clause does not
apply to servicemen.
113.3 Officers of the Union plus two additional members shall be granted leave of
absence, without pay, when required for Union business. Twenty- four (24) hours
notice will be given to the Contractor. Members shall not be discriminated against
for such activity. No more than the above mentioned shall have leaves of absence on
any one project unless consent has been given by the Contractor.
113.4 On any day when rain or wet snow prevails on the job site, the Contractor
shall supply rubber boots, rubber pants and rubber jackets complete with rainproof
pullover hoods at the Contractor's expense to all employees requested to work in
areas affected by these elements.
113.5 Contractors shall be responsible for the replacement of employee's clothing
for any damage which may occur while their clothing is on the Contractor's
premises or jobsite when such damage is caused by fire, acid, chemicals or theft by
forcible entry. This clause to exclude damage to the employee's clothing caused by
the proven negligence of the employees or fellow employees.
113.6 The Contractors and the Union agree to abide by the “Standard for
Excellence” established by the Union.
Article 114
HEIGHT PAY
Where workmen are required to work 60' and over from the ground on supporting
structures or open platforms including trusses, stacks, towers, tanks, bosun chairs,
swing, or rolling scaffolds or similar equipment where a workman is subject to a
direct fall to the ground, a premium of $1.00 per hour above his regular rate will be
paid.
Article 115
STABILIZATION FUND
115.1 Until such time as final wording with respect to the application of this fund
is finalized for incorporation into this agreement, all employees/employers are to
contact the Local 527 MCA Kitchener office for details regarding its application.
115.2 In the event that the United Association Local 527 Stabilization Fund is
wound-up the employer contribution will be added to the base hourly journeyman
rate of the employees.
A
CLASSIFIC.
SCHEDULE OF WAGES & CONTRIBUTIONS
Vacation Welfare Article Denovo Pension
Training Article
Ind.
Wages Pay 10% Fund 30
Fund S.U.B Fund
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STAB. TOTAL Fund
JOURNEYMAN
May 28, 2007 33.66
Nov 1, 2007
33.74
May 1, 2008
34.70
May 1, 2009
35.84
3.37
3.37
3.47
3.58
2.10
2.15
2.40
2.65
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.02
0.02
0.04
0.04
5.06
5.08
5.26
5.46
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
1.10
1.15
1.30
1.45
46.09
46.29
47.95
49.80
0.42
0.42
0.42
0.42
0.115
0.115
0.115
0.115
APPRENTICES
May 28, 2007
1st Term
13.46
2nd Term
16.83
3rd Term
20.20
4th Term
23.56
5th Term
26.93
1.35
1.68
2.02
2.36
2.69
2.10
2.10
2.10
2.10
2.10
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
2.02
2.53
3.04
3.54
4.05
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.44
0.55
0.66
0.77
0.88
20.17
24.49
28.82
33.13
37.45
0.42
0.42
0.42
0.42
0.42
0.115
0.115
0.115
0.115
0.115
APPRENTICES
Nov 1, 2007
1st Term
13.50
2nd Term
16.87
20.24
3rd Term
4th Term
23.62
5th Term
26.99
1.35
1.69
2.02
2.36
2.70
2.15
2.15
2.15
2.15
2.15
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
2.03
2.54
3.05
3.56
4.06
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.46
0.58
0.69
0.81
0.92
20.29
24.63
28.95
33.30
37.62
0.42
0.42
0.42
0.42
0.42
0.115
0.115
0.115
0.115
0.115
APPRENTICES
May 1, 2008
1st Term
13.88
2nd Term
17.35
3rd Term
20.82
4th Term
24.29
5th Term
27.76
1.39
1.74
2.08
2.43
2.78
2.40
2.40
2.40
2.40
2.40
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.04
2.10
2.63
3.16
3.68
4.21
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.52
0.65
0.78
0.91
1.04
21.11
25.59
30.06
34.53
39.01
0.42
0.42
0.42
0.42
0.42
0.115
0.115
0.115
0.115
0.115
APPRENTICES
May 1, 2009
1st Term
14.34
2nd Term
17.92
3rd Term
21.50
4th Term
25.09
5th Term
28.67
1.43
1.79
2.15
2.51
2.87
2.65
2.65
2.65
2.65
2.65
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.04
2.18
2.73
3.28
3.82
4.37
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.58
0.73
0.87
1.02
1.16
22.00
26.64
31.27
35.91
40.54
0.42
0.42
0.42
0.42
0.42
0.115
0.115
0.115
0.115
0.115
Refer to Standard Article 35 for additional information regarding Apprentice Wages
and Benefits.
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MIAC/
WTF
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B
PAY FOR VACATION & STATUTORY HOLIDAYS
1. The Contractor agrees that the employees covered by this Agreement shall be
permitted to take four (4) weeks' vacation yearly exclusive of Statutory Holidays,
providing that a minimum of four (4) weeks' notice is given by the employee to the
Contractor. Any Variance to this procedure will be by mutual agreement between
the Contractor and the employee.
2. Allowance for vacation pay will be paid at the rate of four (4) percent of the
employee's gross wages. Allowance for Statutory Holidays will be paid at the rate
of six (6) percent of the employee's gross wages. See Article 6.4 page 6 for payment
method.
3. Vacation and Statutory allowances shall be clearly indicated on the employee's
U.I.C. Record of Employment form.
C
WELFARE FUND
1. There shall be a welfare benefit trust known as Local Union 527 U.A. Employee
Benefit Trust.
2. Contractor contributions to the fund shall be $2.10 per hour; $2.15 effective Nov
1, 2007; $2.40 effective May 1, 2008; $2.65 effective May 1, 2009. Welfare fund
payments shall be remitted for all employees employed under the terms and
conditions of this Agreement. Refer to Article 30 for additional contribution related
to continuation of benefits.
3. Schedule of Fund Payments (per hour):
May 28, 2007 Nov 1, 2007
May 1, 2008 May 1, 2009
Straight Time
$2.10
$2.15
$2.40
$2.65
Time and one half
$3.15
$3.23
$3.60
$3.98
Double time
$4.20
$4.30
$4.80
$5.30
4. Moneys for Welfare Fund shall be paid into the Fund to the Trustees under the
terms and conditions of this Agreement.
D
PENSION FUND
1. There shall be a Pension Fund known as: Local Union 527 Pension Plan.
2. Contractor contributions to the Pension Fund shall be $5.06 per hour; $5.08
effective Nov 1, 2007; $5.26 effective May 1, 2008; $5.46 effective May 1, 2009;
and Pension Fund payments shall be remitted for all employees employed under the
terms and conditions of this Agreement.
3. Schedule of Pension Fund Payments (per hour):
May 28, 2007 Nov 1, 2007
May 1, 2008 May 1, 2009
Straight Time
$5.06
$5.08
$5.26
$5.46
Time and one half
$7.59
$7.62
$7.89
$8.19
Double time
$10.12
$10.16
$10.52
$10.92
E
TRAINING FUND
1. There shall be a Training Fund known as the Local Union 527 Training Fund.
2. Contractor contributions to the Training Fund shall be 40 cents per hour.
Training Fund Payments shall be remitted for all employees employed under the
terms and conditions of this Agreement. Refer to Standard Article 23 for additional
Training Fund.
3. Schedule of Training Fund Payments (cents per hour):
May 28, 2007
Straight Time
40
Time and one-half
60
Double time
80
4. Moneys for the Training Fund shall be paid into the Fund to the Trustees under
the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
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F
SUPPLEMENTARY UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT
1. Each Contractor shall contribute to the Local 527 Supplementary Unemployment
Benefit Fund a sum equal to twenty-five (25c) for each hour's pay earned by each of
his employees.
2. The Fund shall be administered by a Board of Trustees to be appointed by the
Union.
3. Schedule of Supplementary Unemployment Benefit Payments:
Straight Time
25 cents per hour
Time and one half
37.5 cents per hour
Double Time
50 cents per hour
G
INDUSTRY FUND
1. There shall be an Industry Fund in addition to wages and all funds herein stated.
2. Contractor Contributions: Each Contractor agrees to pay and remit for each
employee effective the date of this Agreement, the sum of (cents per hour):
Straight Time
42
Time and one half
63
Double Time
84
or part thereof worked by each employee, and agrees to submit said amount to
M.C.A. Zone 7 and will be paid through the same Administrator, but it will be
recorded as a separate sum and will be administered by M.C.A. Zone 7, for the
general purposes of the Zone Association including, but not limited to education,
negotiations, and the administration of this agreement.
H
SUPPLEMENTAL FIELD DUES
1. There shall be Supplemental Field Dues in addition to all other funds as herein
set out.
2. Each Contractor agrees to deduct and remit for each employee the sum of (cents
per hour):
May 28, 2007
Straight Time
44
Time and one half
66
Double Time
88
or part thereof worked by each employee and agrees to remit said amount directly to
Local 527 by cheque or money order accompanied with a complete list of the
employees' names, hours paid and the total amount submitted. These moneys shall
be administered by the Executive of the Union.
I&J
TRAVEL AND BOARD ALLOWANCE
Refer to Article 37 Re: the Standard Provincial Travel Free Zone – which
supersedes this Schedule, where in conflict.
1. Under Option "A" or "B", all Travel Allowance and/or Board Shall be paid on a
per day worked basis.
2. (a) A travel free zone of twenty-five (25) radius kilometres centering on the
Waterloo-Wellington Airport Tower applies to all Contractors located within this
travel zone as well as all Contractors outside the jurisdictional area of the Union.
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(b) Any Contractor within the geographical area of the Union who has a permanent
place of business located outside the travel free zone from the Waterloo-Wellington
Airport Tower will have travel free zone of twenty-five (25) radius kilometres from
his place of business.
3. For jobs outside of this travel free zone, the Contractor shall choose to follow
either of the following options:
Option A:
(a) If the job is located between 25-50 radius kilometres from the WaterlooWellington Airport Tower or from the Contractor's place of business as outlined in
2(b) above, the Employee shall receive daily travel allowance listed as "A" in
Article 4.
(b) If the job is located between 50-75 radius kilometres, the Employee shall
receive daily travel allowance listed as "B" in Article 4.
(c) If the job is located between 75-100 radius kilometres, the Employee shall
receive daily travel allowance listed as "C" in Article 4.
(d) If the job is located over 100 radius kilometres, the Employee shall receive daily
board allowance listed as "D" in Article 4.
Option B:
(a) On Jobs located outside of the twenty-five (25) radius kilometre travel free zone
centering on the Waterloo-Wellington Airport Tower or from the Contractor's place
of business or as outlined under Option "A" 2(b), the Contractor may choose to
centre the travel free zone at the job site. If this option is selected, the following
will apply:
(b) The Contractor shall have a travel free zone which is a circle having a radius of
twenty-five kilometres from the job site. If the Employee resides within this circle,
no travel will be paid.
(c) If the Employee resides within 25-50 radius kilometres of the Job Site, they will
receive daily travel allowance as listed in "A" in Article 4.
(d) If the Employee resides within 50-75 radius kilometres of the Job Site, they will
receive daily travel allowance listed as "B" in Article 4.
(e) If the Employee resides within 75-100 radius kilometres of the Job Site, they
will receive daily travel allowance listed as "C" in Article 4.
(f) If the Employee resides over 100 radius kilometres of the Job Site, they will
receive daily board allowance listed as "D" in Article 4.
4. Schedule of Payments
May 28, 2007 A $ 12.25 PER DAY
B 18.38 PER DAY
C 61.25 PER DAY
D 65.53 PER DAY
May 1, 2008 A $12.75 PER DAY
B 19.13 PER DAY
C 63.75 PER DAY
D 67.03 PER DAY
May 1, 2009 A $ 13.25 PER DAY
B 19.88 PER DAY
C 66.25 PER DAY
D 68.53 PER DAY
(see example next page)
5. The Contractor will meet with the designated representative of the Union prior to
the commencement of the job to determine which option they will choose. If the
Contractor fails to notify the Union previous to the work commencing, Option "A"
will apply.
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6. The appropriate rate of travel will be mutually agreed and will appear on the
referral slip for any and all new employees referred to the Job Site.
7. When working outside the travel Free Zone, the Employee shall be on the job at
the regular starting time and work a full regular work day or shift and not be entitled
to any wages for travel time.
8. When the Employee is transferred between jobs during working hours and
provides his own transportation, he shall be reimbursed by the sum of $.49 per km;
effective May 1, 2008 $.51 per km; effective May 1, 2009 $.53 per km on first class
roads in addition to his hourly rate plus all applicable benefits.
9. Employees shall have the right to choose their own accommodations. Allowance
for room and board shall be paid for statutory holidays providing the employee
worked the scheduled work day preceding the holiday and the scheduled work day
following the holiday.
10. If the Employee must leave the Job during the regular work day due to job
conditions, illness, injury or any other legitimate reason, he will be paid for the full
travel and/or board allowance for said day in accordance with this agreement.
11. When an Employee is required to work where room and board is applicable, he
shall be paid travel allowance of $.49 cents per km; effective May 1, 2008 $.51 per
km; effective May 1, 2009 $.53 per km from his Contractor's free zone perimeter to
the project or from the Contractor's job site free zone to the employee's residence on
commencement of work and also on lay-off or transfer. If the Employee terminates
his employment without giving forty-eight (48) hours notice or is dismissed for just
cause, he shall not receive the travel allowance for the return trip.
12. All travel and/or board for travel card members shall be paid from the travel
free zone at Waterloo-Wellington Airport Tower or his place of residence whichever
is closer.
Note: This is an explanation only of how the amount of travel is arrived at in each
of the zones, using $.43 per km.
1. 0-25 kilometres - free zone.
2. 25-50 kilometres - the mid point of 25 to 50 is 37.5 kilometres minus 25
kilometre (free zone) = 12.5 km. Mileage is paid each way which is 12.5 x 2 = 25
x.43 = $10.75.
3. 50-75 kilometres - mid point is 62.5 kilometres minus 25 kilometres = 37.5
kilometres x 2 = 75 x $.43 = $32.25.
4. 75 - 100 kilometres - mid point is 87.5 kilometres minus 25 kilometres = 62.5 x 2
= 125 x $.43 = $53.75.
5. Over 100 kilometres - employees shall receive board allowance.
K
PAYMENTS OF FUNDS
1. Payment for all funds as outlined in this Agreement shall be made monthly to the
Trustees of the funds or as they may designate.
2. Each Contractor shall remit contributions and reports as designated by the
Trustees by the 15th of each month next following the month for which they are
due.
3. See Article 41 – Funds Remittance Process/Penalties.
4. When a Contractor has not employed any person or persons covered by this
Agreement, and therefore, is not required to make contributions hereunder, he shall
nevertheless submit a report marked "nil".
5. At no time and in no circumstance shall any contributions, deductions or
remittances be paid directly to any employee.
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6. A statement signed by a member of the Union, a Union Business Representative,
a Trustee or an Administrator of a Fund shall constitute conclusive evidence of the
number of hours earned by the members of the Union for the Employer and/or the
failure to make contributions, allowances and or remittances when required by this
agreement, including the Local 527 appendices. This shall also apply for the
collection of Funds payable to the Contractor Association such as MIAC and
Industry Funds. All such statements shall be countersigned by the President of MCA
Zone 7.
L
TRUSTEES
1. Effective December 13, 1996, Welfare and Pension Plan Trustees shall consist of
five (5) persons, all of whom shall be appointed by the Union.
2. Training Program:
There shall be six (6) Trustees in all, appointed by the Joint Training Committee:
three (3) Trustees representing the Union; three (3) Trustees representing the
Contractors.
3. Refer to Letter of Understanding in Appendix A for further information.
M
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
1. The scope of this Schedule shall cover all mechanical work of maintenance,
repair and renovation character within the limits of a property to restore by repair,
replacement or relocation of the existing facilities to efficient operating conditions
after the facility has been completed and is being used for the purpose for which it
was designed. Maintenance and Service Work shall not include any mechanical
work relating to the installation or relocation of equipment used in the
manufacturing process. Providing that the United Association Local 527
Stabilization Fund continues to operate the provisions of Article M-8 shall not be in
effect.
2. All members transferring from Major Construction to Service Work shall obtain
a work referral slip from the Union Office. Members transferring back to Major
Construction from Service Work shall obtain a work referral slip from the Union
Office. All members hired for service work shall not be transferred to Major
Construction. The referral slip shall be obtained by the employee after working
hours on the day of transfer.
3. A Contractor will have a travel free zone of twenty (20) miles originating from a
central point in the city or town (City Hall or Post Office) in which its permanent
place of business as located.
4. The regular hours of work on Monday to Friday inclusive shall be 8:00 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. with one half hour for lunch or 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with one hour for
lunch. These hours to be set by mutual agreement between the Contractor and the
Union.
5. All overtime work Monday to Friday 4:30 to 12:00 midnight and Saturday 8:00
a.m. to 12:00 noon will be paid at one and one-half times the base rate. All other
overtime including Statutory Holidays shall be paid at two times the base rate.
6. In finishing a job on a regular work day, if to finish will not take more than one
hour, it shall be done at straight time rates.
7. It shall be the sole right for any member to refuse to accept work under this
classification. If the member refuses he shall be deemed to have been laid off and
the Contractor's reason for termination shall show `lack of work'.
8. The Journeyman's base rate shall be ninety percent (90%) of the major
construction base rate.
9. Foremen and Apprentices shall receive their percentages on the applicable base
rate. All other applicable benefits and Articles not covered in this Schedule shall
remain as per the current Collective Agreement.
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N
CONTINGENCY FUND
1. There shall be a contingency fund in addition to all other funds as herein set out.
2. Each contractor agrees to deduct and remit for each employee the sum of (cents
per hour):
May 28, 2007
Straight Time
22
Time and one half
33
Double Time
44
or part thereof worked by each employee and agrees to remit said amount directly to
Local Union 527 by cheque or money order accompanied with a complete list of
employee's names, hours paid and total amount submitted. These moneys shall be
administered by the Executive Board of the Local Union.
O
PARKING
1. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing parking at no cost to the
employee in a designated facility within a, mutually agreed upon, reasonable
distance from a project.
2. Should no parking facility as described above be available, the Contractor shall
reimburse the employees to a maximum of $5.00 per day worked upon the employee
producing original receipts; $6.00 effective May 1, 2009.
3. This article shall be in force only for projects bid or closed after May 12, 2004.
P
SPECIAL HIRING PROVISIONS
1. Both parties to this agreement will strive to streamline the hiring process by
adhering to the following:
• All job requests will be in writing and/or faxed to the Local Office.
• The hiring forms as developed and amended by the parties will be utilized.
• The Contractors shall strive to have all hiring requests filled 48 hours prior
to the employee commencing work.
• The Union shall strive to fill all employment requests within 48 hours or
notify the Contractor in a timely manner.
• The Contractors agree to abide by the UA Local 527 policy dealing with
“Working Retirees” as it applies to lay-off procedures.
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APPENDIX 8
ZONE 8 NIAGARA - LOCAL UNION 666
WAGE SCHEDULES
APPENDIX 8
ZONE 8 NIAGARA - LOCAL UNION 666
Note: Numbered Articles and/or Schedules that are left blank are for standard
reference only and do not apply to this Appendix.
Article 101
HIRING
101.1 The Contractor agrees to give preference in employment to Members of the
Union having jurisdiction over the area where the work is being performed. Such
Member shall have his Certificate of Qualification for the trade required, and shall
present to the Contractor a work referral slip issued to him by the Union.
101.2 When a Member first reports to work for a Contractor, he shall, within five
(5) regular working days, give the Contractor, or his representative, his Social
Insurance number.
101.3 A Contractor, who within three (3) regular working days of a request to the
Union (Saturday, Sunday and Holidays excluded) does not obtain the number of
qualified Members requested, shall notify the Union having jurisdiction over the
area by wire that the Contractor will obtain Members from other United Association
sources if available. If sufficient Members from other United Association sources
are not available, the Contractor shall be free to obtain workmen willing and
qualified to become U.A. Members within thirty (30) regular working days.
101.4 On Industrial and Project contract work, on which more than 5 U.A.
Members will be or are employed, the Contractor shall have the right to man the job
with U.A. Members already in his employ, at the time of the start of the contract.
New U.A. Members required will be hired on the basis of alternately - one selected
by the Contractor and one supplied from the U.A. 666 Hiring List.
101.5 On commercial contracts on which more than 5 U.A. Members are required, a
similar arrangement will be agreed to except that new U.A. 666 members employed
shall be on the basis of alternately two selected by the Contractor and one from the
U.A. 666 Hiring List.
101.6 It is agreed that the employer at the time of hiring an employee or laying off
an employee shall give preference to the employees from the Local Union having
jurisdiction over the area where the work is being performed. The Union agrees to
give the contractor three (3) days written notice before replacing non members with
qualified members of Local 666.
101.7 Where nine or more Journeymen are employed on a job, every tenth
Journeyman, shall be fifty (50) years of age, or older, if available.
101.8 Refer to Article 36 Re: Standard Provincial Hiring and Mobility provisions –
which supersede any conflicting provisions in this Article 101.
Article 102
SHOW-UP TIME
102.1 An employee who reports for work on schedule and is informed that no work
is available, shall be paid three (3) hours at his applicable rate and all other
applicable benefits. He may, however, be required to perform other work of his
trade as directed by the Contractor or his representative. No time will be guaranteed
if work is unavailable due to causes beyond the control of the Contractor, such as:
Failure of Power Supply, Fire, Storm or Mechanical Breakdown.
102.2 An employee who reports for work, at the time and place requested by the
employer, with a referral slip from Local 666, and is capable of starting work, but is
not hired, shall be paid three (3) hours pay at regular rates, subject to conditions
covered by other articles in this Agreement.
102.3 An employee who decides to absent himself from work is required to notify
his employer by not later than his scheduled starting time that he will not be
reporting for work that day. Also he shall advise his employer when he expects to
be able to return to work.
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Effective Dates
Basic Rate
Vacation Pay 10%
Master Trust
Training
Article 23
Article 30
Denovo
O.P.T.P.F.
Market Recovery Fund
Union Field Dues/OCS
TOTAL
Zone Association Fund
MIAC/WTF Funds
OCS
TOTAL
After Tax Deductions:
Union Field Dues
OCS
May 28/07
30.95
3.10
9.22
0.41
0.10
0.03
0.02
0.23
2.12
incl.
46.18
0.31
0.115
0.01
46.615
May 1/08
32.17
3.22
9.22
0.41
0.10
0.03
0.04
0.23
2.12
incl.
47.54
0.31
0.115
0.01
47.975
May 1/09
33.58
3.36
9.22
0.41
0.10
0.03
0.04
0.23
2.12
incl.
49.09
0.31
0.115
0.01
49.525
0.48
0.01
0.48
0.01
0.48
0.01
Local 666 have included in their Base Rate the "Union Field Dues/OCS (Ontario
Construction Secretariat) Fund". After Tax the full amount of the fund is deducted
from Base Rate and remitted in accordance with the local Appendix. The
MIAC/WTF Funds are GST taxable; GST Registration number for these funds is:
124252065.
FOREMAN
WORK WEEK
Plus 12%
36 hours
Article No.
Title
Schedule
Title
101 Hiring
A Wages
102 Show-up Time
B Vacation & Statutory Holiday Pay
103 Job Steward
C Master Trust
104 Work Break
E Training Fund
105 Job Site Accommodation
G Industry Fund
106
H Union Field Dues and/or Promot. Fund
107
I
Travel Allowance
108 Hours of Work
J Board Allowance
109 Overtime
110 Shift Work
111 Foremen
112 Apprentices
113 Licenses
114 Welding
115 Working for Other Than Regular Employer
Article 103
JOB STEWARDS
103.1 A Job Steward shall be appointed from men on the job by the Union Business
Representative on any job where there are five (5) or more employees working. The
Contractor or his site representative shall be notified in writing of the name of the
job Steward when the appointment becomes effective.
103.2 A Job Steward shall be an employee who is a qualified journeyman, capable
of performing the regular work in accordance with the job requirements. It shall be
the duty of the Job Steward to make every effort and give every consideration that
the provisions of this Agreement are carried out with consideration and fairness to
both parties concerned. He shall not be laid off, transferred or discharged by reason
of his executing his duties and responsibilities as a Job Steward.
103.3 A Job Steward's duties shall pertain only to the particular Contractor by
whom he is employed. Therefore, such Job Steward shall not interfere with other
Contractors on the job site.
103.4 It is understood and agreed that Job Stewards have their regular work to
perform, and that they shall not absent themselves unduly from this work.
103.5 The Job Steward shall not be laid off prior to the manpower requirements
being reduced to four (4) employees, excluding foremen, providing the Job Steward
has the trade qualifications for the work to be performed. The Contractor or his
representative shall notify the Business Representative of the Union when a Job
Steward is to be laid off or transferred.
Article 104
WORK BREAK
104.1 A work break not exceeding ten (10) minutes may be taken by an employee
once in each half of a shift and at commencement of overtime, when time off for a
meal is not taken. Employees will not leave their immediate work area during the
work break.
104.2 The Contractor or Foreman will arrange the time of the work break and/or
meal break.
104.3 If the work break interferes with the progress of the work, the break may be
staggered so that all men will not be stopped at the same time.
104.4 When employees are asked to work overtime in excess of two hours in any
one working day or shift, a suitable hot meal paid for by the contractor will be
provided at the end of the regular working day or shift. The 30 minute meal period
must be taken but will be paid for the by the contractor.
104.5 Article 104.4 shall also apply to Friday noon, when a lunch shall be supplied,
unless the employee has been notified the previous day that overtime is scheduled.
Article 105
JOB SITE ACCOMMODATION
105.1 Adequately heated shacks or accommodations shall be provided by the
contractor on each project. The location of such shacks or accommodations will be
determined by the contractor.
105.2 Such shacks or accommodation shall be weatherproof and shall be kept
reasonably clean. A table and sufficient benches or seats for the employees on the
job shall be provided in the shack or accommodation.
105.3 The contractor shall be responsible for heated toilets on the job.
105.4 Drinking water shall be supplied by the Contractor in a sanitary container with
paper cups or from an approved potable water faucet.
105.5 When corrosive, poisonous or other substances that might endanger health or
safety are required to be handled or used by any employees, then those employees
will be supplied with adequate clean water, soap, individual towels and wash-up
facilities.
105.6 This Article does not apply to commercial work where less than four (4) U.A.
members are employed.
Article 108
HOURS OF WORK
108.1 The regular hours of work Monday to Thursday inclusive, shall be from 8:00
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with one half hour for lunch. On Friday only the regular work
hours will be from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
108.2 Should a job or local conditions indicate a desirability for change in the
ordinary hours of work, these hours may be changed by mutual consent of the
employees, the Union office and the contractor or his representative.
108.3 Should the regular hours of work be changed by mutual consent as stated in
108.2 above, to a work week having 36 hours commencing Monday and ending
Thursday, the daily work schedule will begin at 7:30 a.m. and terminate at 5:00 p.m.
with one half hour for lunch. Such consent shall be confirmed in writing between
the Union office and the employer.
All overtime hours above the (9) hours per day shall be paid at the rate of double
time.
108.4 Refer to Standard Article 33 regarding further flexibility in scheduling work
hours; and Standard Article 39 regarding provision for forty hour work week on
mutual agreement.
Article 109
OVERTIME
109.1 All hours worked on Saturdays and Sundays and the Statutory Holidays listed
in Article 6 when worked shall be paid for at the rate of double time.
109.2 For those Locals working 36 hours per week (i.e. (4) four (8) eight hour days
Monday to Thursday and (4) four hours Friday) Friday afternoon will be paid at (1
½) one and one half times the full rate of pay.
All other overtime beyond the normal hours per day shall be paid at the rate of
double time with the exception of residential, maintenance and shift work.
Article 110
SHIFT WORK
110.1 If shift work should become necessary in addition to the ordinary hours of
work, one (1) full additional shift must be worked in each twenty-four (24) hour
period. It is recognized that when conditions allow only night work, the provisions
of Paragraph 110.7 of this Article shall prevail. Refer to Standard Article 32
regarding special condition hours of work.
110.2 Shift work must be worked for at least four (4) consecutive work days. These
may be based on consecutive regular work days, weekends or holidays, providing
the applicable weekend and/or holiday premiums are paid.
110.3 Work commencing at the regular starting time shall work the ordinary hours
of work at regular pay.
110.4 A shift commencing anytime after nine a.m. (9:00 a.m.) and prior to seven
p.m. (7:00 p.m.) shall work eight (8) hours for nine (9) hours pay.
110.5 A shift commencing anytime between seven p.m. (7:00 p.m.) and two a.m.
(2:00 a.m.) shall work seven (7) hours for nine (9) hours pay. Hourly rates
mentioned herein shall mean single time.
110.6 No employee shall work more than one (1) shift in any calendar day under
the conditions of the above clauses. Overtime hours shall not be considered shift
work.
110.7 Irregular Hours - when work cannot be done during the regular day shift, a
shift may be worked any time between 12:00 midnight Sunday and 12:00 midnight
Thursday with hours of work and rates of pay in accordance with Clauses 110.4 and
110.5.
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Article 111
FOREMEN
111.1 Where a number of Journeymen are employed on a site, a Foreman may be
appointed by the employer. Preference will be given by Local 666 members when
appointing a Foreman.
111.2 The extent to which a Foreman shall work with the tools of the trade shall be
at the discretion of the Contractor or his representative.
111.3 Contractors from areas outside the Union's jurisdictional area shall be
allowed to bring in one (1) Foreman for each trade employed.
Article 112
APPRENTICES
112.1 The Contractor and the Union agree to fully support and implement the
provisions and intent of the Ontario Apprenticeship and Tradesmen's Qualification
Act, and to be governed by all terms of the Act as in effect, or as amended.
112.2 One indentured apprentice may be employed by each Employer and in
addition thereto, one indentured apprentice may be employed for each three
journeymen.
112.3 There shall be a Joint Apprenticeship Council (J.A.C.) composed of equal
representation of Contractors and Union Members.
The purpose of the Council shall be to improve the method of selection, the
qualifications and the training of apprentices. The J.A.C. will work closely with the
UA666/MCAN Joint Training Committee in co-ordinating educational programs for
Apprentices.
Apprentices may be selected by individual Employers or by the Council. In the
former case the qualifications of the apprentices must meet the requirements of the
Council.
Apprentices shall be indentured to the individual Employers.
The Council shall meet at regular intervals as agreed by its members. Special
meetings may also be called as required. It shall review the progress and training of
apprentices, take up complaints, review apprenticeship ratios and training methods.
The employers shall make periodic reports to the Council on the progress of
apprentices indentured to them.
The Council will have the right to make transfers or changes of apprenticeships or to
recommend the same where it is found that proper training and opportunities are not
being given to apprentices. In such cases the Employer concerned shall be given the
opportunity to present his views to the Council before action is taken, but after a
majority recommendation of the Council, the Employer will abide by its decision.
112.4 When lay-offs occur, apprentices indentured to the Company shall be laid off
beginning with those having the least amount of service in order to maintain the
company's proper ratio.
112.5 New apprentices of a trade will not be indentured, or taken on probation, by
a Contractor, while there are unemployed apprentices, of that trade, indentured to
that Contractor.
112.6 Probationary Apprentices or Apprentices who are not members of Local 666,
must obtain a work referral slip from Local 666 before starting work. They shall also
make application for membership in Local 666 before starting work. They shall also
make application for membership in Local 666 so that they may be approved by the
Examining Board for Local 666 after they are indentured.
Article 113
LICENSES
113.1 Gas Fitters: U.A. Local 666 shall supply properly licensed gas fitters.
Plumbers: Plumbers supplied by U.A. Local 666 shall have Municipal Journeyman
Licenses for the municipality in which they are reporting for work.
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Article 114
WELDING
114.1 Certified Journeymen who are also certified Welders, may be required to fit
when welding work is not available and shall handle and operate the tools of their
trade as required.
Article 115
WORKING FOR OTHER THAN
REGULAR EMPLOYER
115.1 Any member of a Local Union who is reported to be working after regular
hours, on their own behalf or for other than their regular employer, shall be subject
to a fine or such disciplinary action as decided by the Local Union. Parties to this
agreement are equally responsible to assist in the suppression of this practice.
A
1. WAGES
Effective Dates
Basic Wage Rate
Vacation Pay (10%)
Master Trust
Market Recovery Fund
Education Fund
Article 30
Denovo
Ontario Pipe Trades P.F.
National Training Fund
Int’l Training Fund
TOTAL PACKAGE
SCHEDULES
WAGES
May 28/07 May 1/08
$30.95
$32.17
3.10
3.22
9.22
9.22
2.12
2.12
.41
.41
.03
.03
.02
.02
.23
.23
.05
.05
.05
.05
$46.18
$47.54
May 1/09
$33.58
3.36
9.22
2.12
.41
.03
.02
.23
.05
.05
$49.09
Industry Fund
.31
.31
.31
MIAC/WTF
.115
.115
.115
OCS (mgt)
.01
.01
.01
Union Dues Promotion Fund
.48
.48
.48
OCS Fund
.01
.01
.01
*NOTE: - Union Dues Promotion Fund to be deducted from Employee's wages
after taxes have been paid on gross amount.
2. TRUSTEED FUNDS
Master Trust, Industry, Union Dues and Promotion Fund contributions and/or
deductions are to be based on employee's hour paid.
Refer to Schedules C, E, G, H of this agreement for fund details. Payment to these
funds shall be made by one cheque by the employer.
3. FOREMAN WAGE PREMIUM
A Foreman who is in charge of five (5) or more Journeymen shall receive a
minimum premium of 12% per hour over the base wage rate as per Section A1.
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4. APPRENTICE PERCENTAGES AND BASE WAGE RATES
Apprentice %
May28/07 May 1/08 May 1/09
FIRST PERIOD - 40%
12.38
12.87
13.43
SECOND PERIOD - 50% 15.48
16.09
16.79
THIRD PERIOD - 60%
18.57
19.30
20.15
FOURTH PERIOD - 70% 21.67
22.52
23.51
FIFTH PERIOD - 80%
24.76
25.74
26.86
Vacation and Statutory Holiday Pay - 10%
Refer to Standard Article 35 for additional information regarding Apprentice Wages
and Benefits.
Other Fringe Benefits as per para. 1 above.
B
VACATION AND STATUTORY HOLIDAY PAY
1. Each employee shall receive 5 percent for Vacation Pay and 5 percent in lieu of
any Statutory Holiday Pay. This shall be a percentage of the base wage rate.
2. Allowance payable under this schedule shall be calculated and shown on the
employee's weekly earnings statement and added to the regular earnings for Income
Tax and Canada Pension Plan purposes only.
3. See Article 6.4 page 6 for payment method.
C
MASTER TRUST
1. The Employer will contribute, monthly, to the U.A. Local 666 Master Benefit
Trust ("the Master Trust"), on behalf of each employee, the amount stated in
Schedule A, hereto. Such contributions shall be based on hours paid, shall be
supported by a contribution report supplied by the Board of Trustees of the Master
Trust, and shall reach the administrative office of the Master Trust on or before the
fifteenth (15th) calendar day of the month, following the month in which the related
hours were earned by the Employee.
See Article 41 – Funds Remittance Process/Penalties. (Note: In the case of
Appendix 8, Article 41 to read “7 days” vs “10 days”).
The Employer's contributions will be allocated, at the sole discretion of the Board of
Trustees of the Master Trust, to the credit of the Employees (in whose names they
are made) under the provisions of the welfare, pension and S.U.B. trusts then
operated by similar boards of trustees.
The Board of Trustees of the Master Trust, as well as the boards of trustees of any
welfare, pension and S.U.B. trusts, are composed of equal numbers of
representatives from the Mechanical Contractors Association Niagara and from U.A.
Local Union 666.
Refer to Article 30 for additional contribution related to continuation of benefits.
Refer to Letter of Understanding in Appendix A for further information.
E
EDUCATION FUND
1. Each Employer bound by this Agreement, shall contribute the amount stated in
Schedule A, to an Education Fund, and shall remit such contributions to an
administrator designated by a Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees will consist
of equal numbers of U.A. Local 666 and M.C.A.N. members. The said
contributions are to be used for the support of Educational Programs for U.A.
Journeymen and apprentices. Refer to Standard Article 23 for additional Training
Fund.
2. The expenditure of the Education Funds will be administered by the Niagara
Region Joint Training Committee. Education Fund payments for the previous
month shall be remitted monthly not later than the 15th of the month following.
G
INDUSTRY FUND CLAUSE
Each employer bound by this Agreement shall contribute 31 cents per hour for each
hour paid to each employee covered by this Agreement; and an additional 1 cent per
hour (in relation to OCS) and remit such Contributions with the Master Trust and
Benefit Contributions payable hereunder. Such amounts on receipt shall be
immediately paid to the Zone Association as each Employer's contribution for the
general purposes of the Zone Association including the costs of negotiating and
administering this Agreement.
H
UNION DUES PROMOTION FUND
The Employer agrees to deduct from the Employees wages the amount stated in
Schedule A, and the Employer further agrees to remit said amount to the
Administrator of the Union Dues Promotion Fund by the fifteenth of the following
month. This agreement when duly signed by both parties is deemed to be
authorization for the employer to make the above deductions from the employee's
wages.
I
TRAVEL ALLOWANCE
Refer to Article 37 Re: the Standard Provincial Travel Free Zone – which
supersedes this Schedule, where in conflict.
1. A free travel zone, within the following boundaries, shall be established:
The Westerly boundary of the free zone will be a straight line running generally
north and south along Regional Highway 24 (old townline) extended northerly to
Lake Ontario west of Jordan Harbor and southerly to a point west of Burnaby at
Long Beach. The northerly boundary will be Lake Ontario, the southerly boundary
Lake Erie and the easterly boundary the Niagara River. All Regional Niagara east
of the above North/South line will be in the free zone.
2. Travel time and transportation shall not be payable for work performed within
the above zone.
3. For work performed outside the travel free zone the following amounts would be
paid for transportation and traveling time. In going to work outside the free zone
and returning daily, the workman shall be on the job at the regular starting time and
work a full regular shift (Article 108).
The Zone boundaries will be north-south lines running parallel to the westerly
boundary of the free zone referred to in 1.
0 - 8 kms beyond the westerly boundary $14.37 per day; $14.96 effective May
1, 2008; $15.55 effective May 1, 2009.
8 - 16 kms beyond the westerly boundary $17.13 per day; $17.83 effective
May 1, 2008; $18.53 effective May 1, 2009.
16 - 24 kms beyond the westerly boundary $18.97 per day; $19.74 effective
May 1, 2008; $20.51 effective May 1, 2009.
24 - 32 kms beyond the westerly boundary $20.74 per day; $21.59 effective
May 1, 2008; $22.44 effective May 1, 2009.
For the purpose of this Agreement Port Maitland is to be included in 24 - 32 km
Zone.
4. Established companies located outside the Free Zone specified above shall have a
free zone of twenty five (25) km radius from the center of the cities in which they
are located.
5. Where an employee is required to use his own car for transportation by
arrangement with the Contractor, he shall be reimbursed at the rate of 49 cents per
km; 51 cents effective May 1, 2008; 53 cents per km effective May 1, 2009; up to a
maximum of $47.04 per day worked; $48.89 effective May 1, 2008; $50.81
effective May 1, 2009. This transportation would normally apply to transfer from
job to job during the normal working day.
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116
J
BOARD ALLOWANCE
A member sent by a Contractor from his home Union area to work on a job from
whence he does not return daily shall be:
(a) Paid at the regular hourly rate, including applicable benefits established in the
current Collective Agreement with the Union in whose jurisdictional area the job is
located.
(b) Shall receive Bus, Plane, or Train fare, except where equivalent or suitable
covered transportation is provided by the Contractor. The method of transportation
shall be at the discretion of the Contractor.
(c) If traveling at night by train, fare for a sleeper.
(d) Pay at the regular hourly rate including applicable benefits while traveling
beyond the 25 km free zone up to 8 hours per day.
(e) Board allowance of $59.03 per day worked; $60.53 effective May 1, 2008;
$62.03 effective May 1, 2009.
(f) Pay for room and board on any of the Statutory Holidays stipulated in Article 6
'Holidays' if he has worked the regular hours on the working day immediately
preceding such Holiday, and the regular hours on the day immediately following
such Holiday.
(g) Room and board for a full day if sent home because of job conditions.
(h) Fare only to his home Union area as covered in item (b) and return to the job
location every ninety (90) regular days worked.
(i) Fare only to his home Union area as covered in item (b) on termination of
employment by the Contractor.
(j) An employee who is discharged or who voluntarily terminates employment
within ninety (90) regular working days of commencement of employment, shall
forfeit any and all fares and/or travel time.
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APPENDIX 9
ZONE 9 HAMILTON - LOCAL UNION 67
WAGE SCHEDULES
Effective Dates
May 28/07
May 1/08
May 1/09
Basic Rate
34.69
36.10
33.47
Vacation Pay 10%
3.47
3.61
3.35
Welfare
1.85
1.85
1.85
Pension
5.50
5.50
5.50
Training
0.35
0.35
0.35
S.U.B.
0.20
0.20
0.20
Article 23
0.10
0.10
0.10
Article 30*
0.07
0.07
0.07
Denovo
0.02
0.04
0.04
O.P.T.P.F
0.23
0.23
0.23
OCS
0.01
0.01
0.01
Union Field Dues
0.70
0.70
0.70
ODR Fund
0.02
0.02
0.02
Benevolent Fund
0.03
0.03
0.03
Market Recovery Fund
1.00
1.00
1.00
Action Committee
0.05
0.05
0.05
TOTAL
46.95
48.31
49.86
Zone Association
0.355
0.405
0.405
MIAC/WTF Funds
0.115
0.115
0.115
TOTAL
47.42
48.83
50.38
After Tax Deductions:
Union Field Dues
0.70
0.70
0.70
O.P.T.P.F
0.23
0.23
0.23
OCS
0.01
0.01
0.01
Local 67 do not have "Union Field Dues", "Ontario Pipe Trades Promotion Fund" or
"OCS (Ontario Construction Secretariat) Fund" included in the Base Rate. In this
case each fund is added to the Base Rate for taxing only. The full amount of each
fund is deducted and remitted in accordance with the local Appendix. Vacation Pay
is calculated only on the specified Base Rate. * includes .04 additional deduction re:
continuation of benefits coverage. The MIAC/WTF Funds are GST taxable; GST
Registration number for these funds is: 124252065.
FOREMAN - Plus 10%
WORK WEEK - 36 hours
Note: Union Field Dues 1.5% of gross Total Wage Rate, for each hours pay earned.
: When calculating Foremen and Apprentice rates, gross Basic Rate (i.e. Basic
Rate before “Market Recovery Fund” deduction) is to be used.
Article No.
Title
101 Hiring
122 Residential, Commercial, Maintenance,
102 Show-up Time
& Service Classification & Minor Const.
103 Job Steward
104 Work Break
Schedule
Title
105 Job Site Accommodation
A Wages
106 Tools
B Vacation & Statutory Holiday Pay
107 Emergency Repairs
C Welfare Fund
108 Hours of Work
D Pension Fund
109 Overtime
E Training Fund
110 Shift Work
F S.U.B.
111 Foremen
G Industry Fund
112 Apprentices
H Union Field Dues and/or Promotion Fund
113 Small Domestic & Commercial Jobs
114 Maintenance
I ODR Fund
115 Tool Pick-up & Wash-up
J Benevolent Fund
116 Employee Vehicles
K Travel Allowance
117 Transporting of Employees L Board Allowance
118 Store Room and Tool Crib M Fringe Contributions
119 Pipe Cutting and Threading Machines
120 Pre-Job Conference
N Water & Sanitation Regulation
121 Jury Duty
Note: Numbered Articles and/or Schedules that are left blank are for standard
reference only and do not apply to this Appendix.
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APPENDIX 9
ZONE 9 HAMILTON - LOCAL UNION 67
Article 101
HIRING
101.1 Employers shall give preference in employment to members of Local 67. In
the event Local 67 is unable to supply the Union men, the party of the first part shall
be at liberty to hire other men who shall be willing and eligible to become members
of Local Union 67 within thirty (30) days. Members of Local Union 67 agree to
work only for recognized shops and to give preference to such shops as are party to
this Agreement.
101.2 Journeymen working on plumbing or steamfitting shall be required to carry
the appropriate licenses. Employers agree to give full co-operation in having proper
enforcement of license laws and in having all work in which the Contractor engaged
covered for a full measure of safety.
101.3 All Employees shall be hired by the Employer through the Local Union
Office and such Employees shall have a signed Work Referral Slip prior to
employment by the Employer.
101.4 The Employer shall have the right to choose on a Commercial or Institutional
project any unemployed Local 67 Union men. Any abuse of this hiring practice
shall be a violation of this Agreement.
101.5 When an Employee first reports for work with an Employer, the Employee
must provide his Social Insurance Number and other necessary information for
income tax purposes as required by statute.
101.6 When it is necessary to hire non-members of Local Union 67 who are
members of the United Association, the Employer shall have the right to retain the
non-member until completion of that project, job, or sixty (60) days from the date of
hiring, whichever is less. Subject to conditions of Article 7 - Lay-off.
101.7 If non-members of the United Association are working and Local Union 67
members are unemployed, non-members of the United Association will be replaced
by members of Local Union 67 who are in good standing. A non- member of the
United Association may be replaced after he has worked one week and the Company
has received one day's notice that the non-member is to be replaced. Subject to
conditions of Article 7 - Lay-off.
101.8 Refer to Article 36 Re: Standard Provincial Hiring and Mobility provisions –
which supersede any conflicting provisions in this Article 101.
Article 102
SHOW-UP TIME
102.1 An Employee who reports for work at the direction of the Employer at the
time of his initial hiring with the required referral order from Local Union 67 and is
not hired shall receive the recompense of four (4) hours pay at the regular rate of
pay, plus all normal contributions and vacation pay providing that the Employee
reports on the day required.
102.2 When an employee reports to work and is unable to work because of
inclement weather or unsafe condition caused by inclement weather, he shall be paid
four (4) hours reporting time at the applicable rate plus all normal contributions and
vacation pay. Employees shall remain on the job unless otherwise directed by the
Employer or the Employer's agent. This paragraph on reporting time does not apply
to jobbing.
Article 103
STEWARDS
103.1 On a job where there are five(5) or more men working, a Job Steward shall be
appointed by the Local Business Agent or may be elected by Local 67 members on
the job site, such election shall not interfere with the progress of the work. He must
be on the job at all times while the work is in progress, and may have the privilege
of consulting the foreman about safety or any difficulties that may arise. He shall
have seniority on the job until the work force is reduced to five (5) men
permanently. The Union shall notify the Employer by mail when a Job Steward is
appointed or elected, and the Employer shall notify the Union by mail when a Job
Steward is to be laid off. Job Stewards shall receive reasonable notice of lay-off and
transfer of personnel.
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Article 104
COFFEE BREAK
104.1 A coffee break, not exceeding a ten (10) minute stoppage of work, may be
taken once in the first half of any shift, and once in the second half of any shift. If
the coffee break interferes with the progress of the work the break may be staggered
so that all men will not be stopped at the same time. The foreman or supervisor will
use his own discretion as to the time of this break, however, he should endeavor to
arrange it mid-way through the first and second half of the shift. The normal,
suggested coffee break is detailed in Article 110.
104.2 If an Employee is required to work beyond the regular working hours, a
coffee break shall be granted before commencing overtime provided a meal break is
not taken. This shall not apply to jobbing work.
Article 105
WATER AND SANITATION
105.1 The Employer and each individual Employee agrees to abide by the current
Construction Safety Act, and Amendments thereto, and the Ontario Health and
Safety Regulations. A description of these sections, forms a part of this Agreement.
105.2 Properly heated eating and clothing facilities will be provided for workmen
from the start of any project. These facilities must be constructed to give protection
from weather and are to be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
105.3 Toilets as required by the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act are to
be provided when seven (7) or more members of the Union are employed on a
project, which shall be for the exclusive use of those members and shall be cleaned
every third working day. The Contractor shall endeavor to supply flush toilets where
possible.
Article 106
TOOLS
106.1 Employees shall take reasonable care of tools issued to them and shall be
required to return tools to the foreman or tool crib attendant on Employer's time. He
shall also report on loss, damage or transfer of same.
106.2 Each journeyman steamfitter shall supply the following list of tools as a
complete kit:
One pair of Pliers
One 9" Torpedo Level
One 16' Combination Metric Tape
106.3 All other tools required for the proper installation of a complete plumbing job
or heating system shall be supplied by the Employer.
106.4 All members of Local 67 who report for work by direction of the Employer at
the time of initial employment and are not in possession of the tools required to
perform the work for which they are hired as outlined in sections 106.2 of this
Article, shall not be eligible for employment. The Employer shall have the right to
refuse employment to such Employees and shall not be required to pay the
established rate as called for in Article 102.
106.5 If it is found at any time that Employees when working on a job or in the
shop are not in possession of the said tools required to perform the work for which
they are being hired, the Employer shall have the right to discharge such Employee
if not in possession of said tools within five (5) working days.
106.6 An apprentice plumber/steamfitter starting his first term shall be supplied
with the following from the JATC:
One pair of Pliers
One 9" Torpedo Level
One 16' Combination Metric Tape
Article 107
EMERGENCY REPAIR WORK
IN PRIVATE RESIDENCES
107.1 In private residences, that is, homes or apartments, the first four (4) hours
overtime shall be paid at the straight time rate. Beyond the first hour (4) hours of
overtime, the rate shall be time and one-half.
108.2 Refer to Standard Article 33 regarding flexibility in scheduling work hours;
and Standard Article 39 regarding provision for forty hour work week on mutual
agreement.
Article 109
OVERTIME
109.1 All hours worked on Saturday and Sunday and the Statutory Holidays listed
in Article 6 when worked shall be paid at the rate of double time.
109.2 For those Locals working 36 hours per week (i.e. (4) four (8) eight hour days
Monday to Thursday and (4) four hours Friday) Friday afternoon will be paid at (1
½) one and one half times the full rate of pay. All other overtime on new
construction shall be paid at the rate of double time.
109.3 When an employee is required to work more than two (2) hours overtime, he
shall be given one-half hour paid meal break at the end of the regular shift and every
four (4) hours thereafter.
Article 110
SHIFT WORK
110.1 When shift work becomes necessary the "Composite Schedule of Working
Days for Shift Work", as outlined in Article 110.11 and the "Ordinary Hours, Shift
Hours and Pay", as outlined in Articles 110.9 and 110.10 shall apply.
110.2 All work performed on a shift basis commencing 12:00 midnight Friday to
12:00 midnight Sunday, shall be paid for at the rate of double time. (See Articles
110.9 and 110.10 for clarification).
110.3 Employees shall not be allowed to work two continuous shifts or any part
thereof in any one calendar day. This would exclude foremen required for shift
changeover. Shifts may start on any day as defined in Article 110.11.
110.4 Shifts may only be established when shift work is worked for at least four (4)
consecutive work days. These may be based on consecutive regular work days,
weekends or holidays, providing the applicable weekend and/or holiday premiums
are paid. Payment of double time rate will be made if the shift does not operate for
four (4) consecutive days. Refer to Article 110.11. Refer to Standard Article 32
regarding special condition hours of work.
110.5 It is mutually agreed that on all jobs which run more than fifty-six (56) hours
per week and two (2) consecutive weeks duration or more, shall be put on shift work
if qualified men are available. This will not include exceptions as outlined in Article
114 Maintenance. This matter shall be discussed with the Business Manager.
110.6 Notwithstanding the above, the following shall apply to work designated as
"Shift Work - Commercial" which covers: Occupied Banks, Stores, Offices,
Schools
110.7 When work cannot be done during normal hours, it may be done as a straight
shift of seven (7) hours' work with pay for eight (8) hours.
110.8 Due to special circumstances, it may be necessary to vary the starting and
stopping time of the shift, while working on Commercial projects. This may be
varied by mutual consent of the Employer and the Union providing the shift does
not exceed seven (7) hours. Mutual consent must be in writing.
Article 108
HOURS OF WORK
108.1 The regular hours of work Monday to Thursday inclusive will be from 8:00
a.m. - 4:30 p.m., with one-half hour for lunch. On Fridays only, regular hours of
work will be from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
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110.9
Working Period
ORDINARY HOURS, SHIFT WORK AND PAY
Starting
Time
Coffee
Break
REGULAR HOURS- 8:00 a.m.
10-10:10 a.m.
MONDAY-THURSDAY
FRIDAY
see article 110.10
Lunch
Break
Coffee
Break
Meal Break
12-12:30 p.m.
2:30-2:40 p.m.
-
Finish
Work
Hours
Actual to be
Hours
Paid
Saturday &
Worked Weekdays Sunday
4:30
8
8
16
-
8:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
6:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
4:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
2:00 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
*12:00 a.m.
11
11
10
10
9.5
9.5
8.5
8.5
7.5
7.5
16
17
14
15
12
13
10
11
8
9
24
25
22
23
20
21
18
19
16
17
-
4:00 p.m.
7.5
*12:00 a.m. 7.5
8:00 a.m.
7.5
8
9
10
16
17
18
SHIFT WORK
TWO SHIFT OPERATION
1st 12 Hour Shift
8:00 a.m.
2nd 12 Hour Shift
8:00 p.m.
1st 11 Hour Shift
8:00 a.m.
2nd 11 Hour Shift
7:00 p.m.
1st 10 Hour Shift
8:00 a.m.
2nd 10 Hour Shift
6:00 p.m.
1st 9 Hour Shift
8:00 a.m.
2nd 9 Hour Shift
5:00 p.m.
1st 8 Hour Shift
8:00 a.m.
2nd 8 Hour Shift
4:00 p.m.
10-10:10 a.m.
10-10:10 p.m.
10-10:10 a.m.
9-9:10 p.m.
10-10:10 a.m.
8- 8:10 p.m.
10-10:10 a.m.
7- 7:10 p.m.
10-10:10 a.m.
6- 6:10 p.m.
12-12:30 p.m.
*12-12:30 a.m.
12-12:30 p.m.
11-11:30 p.m.
12-12:30 p.m.
10-10:30 p.m.
12-12:30 p.m.
9-9:30 p.m.
12-12:30 p.m.
8- 8:30 p.m.
2:30- 2:40 p.m.
2:30- 2:40 a.m.
2:30- 2:40 p.m.
1:30- 1:40 a.m.
2:30- 2:40 p.m.
12:30-12:40 a.m.
2:30- 2:40 p.m.
11:30-11:40 a.m.
2:30- 2:40 p.m.
10:30-10:40 p.m.
THREE SHIFT OPERATION
1st Shift
8:00 a.m.
2nd Shift
4:00 p.m.
*
3rd Shift
12:00 a.m.
10-10:10 a.m.
6- 6:10 p.m.
2- 2:10 a.m.
12-12:30 p.m.
8- 8:30 p.m.
4-4:30 a.m.
2:30- 2:40 p.m.
10:30-10:40 p.m.
6:30- 6:40 a.m.
4:30-5:00 p.m.
4:30-5:00 a.m.
4:30-5:00 p.m.
4:00-4:30 a.m.
4:00-4:10 p.m.
2:00-2:10 a.m.
.
NOTE: *Denotes Midnight
All hours worked after a regular shift will be paid at premium rates unless separated by a break of eight consecutive hours.
110.10
ORDINARY HOURS, SHIFT WORK AND PAY
- FRIDAY ONLY
Working Period
Starting
Time
REGULAR HRS.
8:00 a.m.
Coffee
Break
10-10:10 a.m.
Lunch
Break
Coffee
Break
-
-
Meal Break
-
Finish
Work
Actual
Hours
Worked
Hours
to be
Paid
Friday
12:00 noon 4
4
8:00 p.m..
8:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m..
6:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m..
4:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
2:00 a.m.
4:00 p.m. .
12:00 a.m.
18
19
16
17
14
15
12
13
10
11
SHIFT WORK
TWO SHIFT OPERATION
1st 12 hr. shift
8:00 a.m.
2nd 12 hr. shift
8:00 p.m.
1st 11 hr. shift
8:00 a.m.
2nd 11 hr. shift
7:00 p.m.
1st 10 hr. shift
8:00 a.m.
2nd 10 hr. shift
6:00 p.m.
1st 9 hr. shift
8:00 a.m.
2nd 9 hr. shift
5:00 p.m.
1st 8 hr. shift
8:00 a.m.
2nd 8 hr. shift
4:00 p.m.
THREE SHIFT OPERATION
1st Shift
8:00 a.m.
2nd Shift
12:00 noon
3rd Shift
4:00 p.m.
10:00-10:10 a.m.
10:00-10:10 p.m.
10:00-10:10 a.m.
9:00-9:10 p.m.
10:00-10:10 a.m.
8:00-8:10 p.m.
10:00-10:10 a.m.
7:00-7:10 p.m.
10:00-10:10 a.m.
6:00-6:10 p.m.
12-12:30 p.m.
12-12:30 a.m.
12-12:30 p.m.
11-11:30 p.m.
12-12:30 p.m.
10-10:30 p.m.
12-12:30 p.m.
9-9:30 p.m.
12-12:30 p.m.
8-8:30 p.m.
10-10:10 a.m.
2- 2:10 p.m.
6: 6:10 p.m.
-
2:30- 2:40 p.m.
2:30-2:40 a.m.
2:30- 2:40 p.m.
1:30-1:40 a.m.
2:30- 2:40 p.m.
12:30-12:40 a.m.
2:00- 2:10 p.m.
11:30-11:40 p.m.
2:30- 2:40 p.m.
10:30-10:40 p.m.
-
4:00-4:30 p.,m.
4:00 -4:30 a.m.
4:00-4:30 p.,m.
4:00 -4:30 a.m.
4:00-4:30 p.,m.
2:00 -2:30 a.m.
-
11
11
10
10
9
9
8.5
8.5
7.5
7.5
12:00 noon 4
4:00 p.m. 4
8:00 p.m.. 4
4
5
6
If an employer schedules more hours than are set out in Article 110.10 the hours of work shall be as set out in Article 110.9. In all cases work performed
on a Friday in excess of four (4) hours shall be paid at the rate of double time. Shift premiums shall apply when applicable.
*Fifteen (15) minute coffee break (exception to Article 104).
110.11 COMPOSITE SCHEDULE OF WORKING DAYS FOR SHIFT
WORK WORKING DAYS INCLUDING SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
Work Starts
or on
or on
or on
or on
or on
or on
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
NOTE: For Commercial work only Saturdays and Sundays, unless worked, are not
included in the Composite Schedule of Working Days for Shift Work.
NOTE: When a Statutory Holiday falls on any day within the Composite Shift
Schedule and is not worked, the remaining days of that sequence shall constitute a
legal shift.
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Article 111
FOREMEN
111.1 Journeymen in charge of work where a number of Journeymen are employed
shall receive the additional remuneration of ten percent (10%) of the Journeyman's
base wage rate. The percentage shown shall be added to the base rate per hour. The
employers will give preference to Local 67 members when appointing a Foreman.
111.2 All foreman shall be members of the United Association of Journeymen and
Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and
Canada.
111.3 The employer may appoint, at his own discretion, a qualified member of the
Union to the position of foreman. He may also appoint, at his own discretion,
additional foremen as may be required on the project by reason of the size or
complexity of project.
111.4 A foremen's duties shall include, but not be limited to, laying out work and
instructing employees in their duties, methods and efficiency within the terms of this
agreement.
111.5 The foremen shall project and promote the interest of the Contractor on the
job or in the shop at all times, within the terms of this Agreement.
Article 112
APPRENTICES
112.1 To assure the Industry of an adequate supply of properly trained and qualified
Mechanics, a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee has been formed. This
Committee consists of six (6) members. Each of the parties to this Agreement has
appointed three (3) members. The J.A.T.C. shall be responsible for the
administration of local apprenticeship standards and for co-ordinating them with the
Apprenticeship Act.
All applicants for apprenticeship must make application and be approved by the
J.A.T.C. excepting U.A. members transferred from other areas. All apprentices must
obtain a work referral slip from Local 67 before commencing work.
112.2 When an employer has been notified by the Industrial Training Branch that
an apprentice has passed his Certificate of Qualification examination, he will be
paid the journeyman's rate of wages retroactive to the date of completing his
contract provided it can be shown that the apprentice made application and paid the
necessary fee to the Industrial Training Branch at least sixty (60) days prior to
completion of the hours required in his contract. The Secretary of the J.A.T.C. will
notify Local 67, the apprentice and the Industrial Training Branch when an
apprentice is approximately three (3) months from completion of his apprenticeship.
If an apprentice fails his first Certificate of Qualification examination, the effective
date of him receiving journeyman's rate of wages shall be the date on which he
passes future Certificate of Qualification examination.
112.3 No first year apprentices without a contract shall be hired while there are
unemployed apprentices. This shall apply to each branch of the trade.
112.4 When an apprentice is laid off the Employer may not hire a new apprentice in
his place while that apprentice is still unemployed. This shall apply to each branch
of the trade.
112.5 When lay-off occurs, apprentices with less than (2) terms' service with the
Employer shall be laid off first. For all other apprentices length of service with the
Employer will be the prime consideration in determining lay-offs. This shall apply
to each branch of the trade.
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112.6 One (1) apprentice may be employed in the shop or on the job when there are
from one (1) to three (3) journeymen employed, two (2) to six (6) journeymen, three
(3) to nine (9) journeymen, four (4) to twelve (12) journeymen, and one (1) for each
additional three (3) journeymen. This ratio shall apply to each branch of the trade
and shall be maintained when lay-off takes place.
Article 113
SMALL DOMESTIC AND
COMMERCIAL JOBS
113.1 On all small jobs, up to a maximum labor content of two hundred (200) manhours, that have to be done after 4:30 p.m., overtime shall be paid at the rate of time
and a half until 12:00 midnight, and from 12:00 midnight to 8:00 a.m. starting time
at the rate of double time.
Article 114
MAINTENANCE
114.1 The parties agree to keep overtime to a minimum. This will not in any way
interfere with maintenance, which is defined as follows:
(a) Danger to life or damage to property.
(b) A breakdown which will endanger the normal production of a plant.
(c) Any cutting-in of pipelines. etc., which cannot be done in the regular hours of
labour.
Article 115
TOOL PICK-UP AND WASH-UP
115.1 Employees shall be allowed ten (10) minutes to pick up tools and wash up.
Article 116
EMPLOYEE VEHICLES
116.1 The use of Employee's vehicles will not be permitted for the transportation of
material, equipment or personnel for the Employer's benefit.
Article 117
TRANSPORTING OF EMPLOYEES
117.1 When men are conveyed from point to point by truck, cover will be provided
during cold and inclement weather.
Article 118
STORE ROOM AND TOOL CRIB
118.1 If it is necessary to man a store room and/or a tool crib set on a job, it shall be
manned by a Journeyman or Apprentice of Local Union 67. Any one apprentice may
not be used for longer than one (1) month in any twelve (12) month period.
Article 119
PIPE CUTTING AND THREADING
MACHINES
119.1 All pipe cutting and threading machines on the job shall be operated by
members of local 67.
Article 120
PRE-JOB CONFERENCE
120.1 On any industrial job involving multiple trades required for the installation of
mechanical systems, there shall be a Pre-Job Conference. The Contractor shall
provide a meeting place within the jurisdiction of Local 67. Plans necessary to the
settlement of jurisdictional problems shall be available at such meeting, when notice
of all special skills, processes and material shall be made known. The M.C.A. will
direct its members to comply with the provisions of this Article 120.
Article 121
JURY DUTY
121.1 When a member of Local Union 67 is summoned for jury duty in a court of
law in the county in which the employee resides, the Union and the Contractor shall
each pay $25.00 to the employee for each day the employee is required for such jury
duty provided the employee complies with the following:
(1) notifies his employer within one (1) working day of receipt of summons;
(2) if released from jury duty at or before the noon recess, telephones his employer's
office to determine if the employer wants him to work the balance of the shift;
(3) provides the employer with written confirmation from the court setting out the
days and times upon which jury duty was performed.
Article 122
RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL,
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
AND MINOR CONSTRUCTION
122.1 The parties hereto agree to establish a Committee to explore this matter. The
Committee shall contain equal representation from the Employer and the Union.
SCHEDULES
A
RATES OF WAGES
Effective Date
of Change
May 28/07
May 1/08
May 1/09
Journeyman's Base Rate
Per Hour
$33.47
$34.69
$36.10
Foreman's %
(over Journeyman's Base Rate
before market recovery fund
deduction)
10%
10%
10%
Rate of Wages for Apprentices shall be the following percentages of the
Journeyman's base rate (before market recovery fund deduction) per hour.
1st Term
40%
2nd Term
50%
3rd Term
60%
4th Term
70%
5th Term
80%
Refer to Standard Article 35 for additional information regarding Apprentice Wages
and Benefits.
B
PAY FOR VACATION AND STATUTORY HOLIDAYS
1. Pay for Vacation and Statutory Holidays shall be ten percent (10%) of base
wages. See Article 6.4 page 6 for payment method.
C
HEALTH AND WELFARE CONTRIBUTION
1. Each employer shall contribute to the Local 67 welfare plan for each hour's pay
earned by each of his employees a sum equal to: $1.85.
2. The fund shall be administered by a Board of Trustees to be appointed by the
Union.
3. Refer to Article 30 for additional contribution related to continuation of benefits.
D
PENSION PLAN CONTRIBUTION
1. Each employer shall contribute to the Local 67 Pension Plan for each hour's pay
earned by each of his employees a sum equal to: $5.50.
2. The pension plan shall be administered by a Board of Trustees appointed by the
Union.
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E
TRAINING FUNDS
1. Each Contractor shall contribute to the Local 67 Training Fund a sum equal to
two cents (2 cents) for each hour's pay earned by each of his employees. The fund
shall be administered by a Board of Trustees to be appointed by the Union.
2. There shall be established a Joint Training Fund for administration of the
J.A.T.C. programme. The J.A.T.C. shall be the trustee of the Fund.
Each contractor shall contribute to the Fund thirty-three (33) cents for each hour's
pay earned by each member of the Union employed by such employer. It is
understood that the foregoing is comprised of one (1) cent of employer contribution
and the balance is the Union contribution. Refer to Standard Article 23 for
additional Training Fund.
F
SUPPLEMENTARY UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT
1. Each contractor shall contribute to the Local 67 supplementary unemployment
benefit fund, a sum equal to twenty (20) cents for each hour's pay earned by each of
his employees.
2. The Fund shall be administered by a Board of Trustees to be appointed by the
Union.
G
ZONE ASSOCIATION INDUSTRY FUND
1. Each Employer of members of Local 67 shall contribute thirty-five and one half
(35.5) cents per hour for each hour earned by each employee covered by this
Agreement; forty and one half (40.5) cents effective May 1, 2008; up to forty-two
(42) cents (if required) and remit such contributions to the Administrator monthly,
together with other contributions called for in Schedules, C,D,E,F,G,H, and Article
20. Such amounts, on receipt shall be immediately paid to the Zone Association as
each Employer's contribution for the general purposes of the Zone Association
including the Zone Association's cost of negotiating and administering this
Agreement. The Fund shall be administered by the Board of Directors of the Zone
Association.
2. Payments for this Fund shall be as detailed in Schedule K.
3. A traveling allowance of 49 cents per km; 51 cents effective May 1, 2008; 53
cents effective May 1, 2009 shall be paid from the boundaries of the free zone to the
job and return each day over shortest normally traveled route.
4. The maximum traveling allowance shall be $49.00 per day worked; $51.00
effective May 1, 2008; $53.00 effective May 1, 2009. The parties agree that all jobs
situated in the Stelco LED site shall be paid on the basis of a maximum of 43 km
from the boundaries of the free zone to the Stelco LED site. Maximum travel
allowance shall change to reflect change in mileage allowance.
L
BOARD ALLOWANCE
1. In the event an employee travels beyond 120 km radius of Hamilton Automobile
Club, he shall receive $379.67 per week board allowance; $389.57 effective May 1,
2008; $399.47 effective May 1, 2009. He shall not be paid for time of his own
volition. A split week shall be paid on a pro rata basis.
2. Journeymen sent out to Hamilton to work outside the 120 km radius from whence
they do not return daily, shall be paid the regular rate of wages plus board of $56.03
per day for each day worked; $57.53 effective May 1, 2008; $59.03 effective May 1,
2009, plus railway fare at commencement and finish of job. Employers to pay for
regular meals while traveling. If it is necessary to travel at night, a sleeper is to be
provided.
3. Workmen losing time on the job of their own volition shall not be paid board for
the time lost.
M
FRINGE CONTRIBUTIONS
1. Employer reports are to be received by the Administrator on, or before, the tenth
(10th) day of the month following the month during which the reported hours were
earned. Employers who do not report, in the foregoing manner, will be classified as
in default.
2. See Article 41 – Funds Remittance Process/Penalties.
K
TRAVEL ZONES AND ALLOWANCES
Refer to Article 37 Re: the Standard Provincial Travel Free Zone – which
supersedes this Schedule, where in conflict.
1. There shall be an area known as Zone 1, which will be a free area inside the
limits of which no traveling allowances will be paid. This free area is within a radius
of twenty five (25) km from the Hamilton Automobile Club, 393 Main Street East,
Hamilton. In going to work outside Zone 1 (free zone) and returning daily, the
workman shall be at the job at regular starting time and work a full shift.
2. The limits of the twenty five (25) km free zone (known as Zone 1) may be jointly
laid out by identifiable roads during the term of this Agreement.
N
WATER AND SANITATION, REGULATION 419/73
59. (1) A reasonable supply of potable drinking water shall be kept readily
accessible for the use of workmen.
(2) A clean and sanitary means of drinking the water referred to in sub-section 1
shall be provided for the use of workmen.
(3) The water referred to in sub-section 1 shall be supplied from a piping system or
from a clean, covered container having a drain faucet and shall be chilled by means
of ice or a refrigerator appliance.
(4) No workmen shall be required to or shall use a dipper or drinking cup in
common with other workmen.
(5) Washing facilities with clean water, soap and individual towels shall be
provided for workmen who use or handle corrosive, poisonous or other substances
likely to endanger their health.
60. (1) At least one toilet, as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act shall be
provided or made available:
(a) for the use of the workmen from the commencement of the project;
(b) where there are more than thirty men on the project at any one time, for each
thirty men or fraction thereof; and
(c) within reasonable access from each work area.
(2) Every toilet, as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act shall:
(a) be constructed so that any user is sheltered from view and protected from the
weather and from falling objects;
(b) be illuminated by natural or artificial light;
(c) be provided with toilet paper and disinfectant;
(d) be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition;
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H
LOCAL 67 FIELD DUES FUND
1. In addition to basic wages and all other benefits herein set out each employer will
pay to each employee an additional 70 cents for each hours pay earned by each such
employee. These moneys shall be paid to the Union at the same time and in the
same manner that the employer pays other fringe contributions pursuant to Schedule
K and shall be administered by the Union.
I
OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE RESEARCH FUND
1. Each employer shall contribute to the Local 67 Occupational Disease Research
Fund for each hour earned the sum of two (2) cents for each of his employees.
J
BENEVOLENT FUND
1. Each employer shall contribute to the Local 67 Benevolent Fund for each hour
earned the sum of the three (3) cents for each of his employees.
(e) be equipped with a toilet seat and cover; and
(f) if portable or temporary, be equipped with a urinal trough in addition to the
toilet or privy.
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APPENDIX 9A
ZONE 9A BRANTFORD - LOCAL UNION 67
WAGE SCHEDULES
Effective Dates
May 28/07
May 1/08
May 1/09
Basic Rate
33.25
34.66
32.04
Vacation Pay 10%
3.33
3.47
3.20
Welfare
1.85
1.85
1.85
Pension
5.50
5.50
5.50
Training
0.35
0.35
0.35
S.U.B.
0.20
0.20
0.20
Article 23
0.10
0.10
0.10
Article 30*
0.07
0.07
0.07
Denovo
0.02
0.04
0.04
O.P.T.P.F
0.23
0.23
0.23
OCS
0.01
0.01
0.01
Union Field Dues
0.68
0.68
0.68
Market Recovery Fund
1.00
1.00
1.00
ODR Fund
0.02
0.02
0.02
Benevolent Fund
0.03
0.03
0.03
Action Committee
0.05
0.05
0.05
TOTAL
45.35
46.71
48.26
Zone Association
0.355
0.405
0.405
MIAC/WTF Funds
0.115
0.115
0.115
TOTAL
45.82
47.23
48.78
After Tax Deductions:
Union Field Dues
0.68
0.68
0.68
O.P.T.P.F
0.23
0.23
0.23
OCS
0.01
0.01
0.01
Local 67 do not have "Union Field Dues", "Ontario Pipe Trades Promotion Fund" or
"OCS (Ontario Construction Secretariat) Fund" included in the Base Rate. In this
case each fund is added to the Base Rate for taxing only. The full amount of each
fund is deducted and remitted in accordance with the local Appendix. Vacation Pay
is calculated only on the specified Base Rate. *includes .04 additional deduction re:
continuation of benefits coverage. The MIAC/WTF Funds are GST taxable; GST
Registration number for these funds is: 124252065.
FOREMAN
Plus 10%
WORK WEEK
36 hours
Notes: Union Field Dues 1.5% of gross Total Wage Rate for each hours pay earned.
: When calculating Foremen and Apprentice rates, gross Basic Rate (ie. Basic
Rate before "Market Recovery Fund" deduction) is to be used.
Article No.
Title
101 Hiring
122 Residential, Commercial, Maintenance,
102 Show-up Time
& Service Classification & Minor Const.
103 Job Steward
104 Work Break
Schedule
Title
105 Job Site Accommodation
A Wages
106 Tools
B Vacation & Statutory Holiday Pay
107 Emergency Repairs
C Welfare Fund
108 Hours of Work
D Pension Fund
109 Overtime
E Training Fund
110 Shift Work
F S.U.B.
111 Foremen
G Industry Fund
112 Apprentices
H Union Field Dues and/or Promotion Fund
113 Small Domestic & Commercial Jobs
114 Maintenance
I ODR Fund
115 Tool Pick-up & Wash-up
J Benevolent Fund
116 Employee Vehicles
K Travel Allowance
117 Transporting of Employees L Board Allowance
118 Store Room and Tool Crib M Fringe Contributions
119 Pipe Cutting and Threading Machines
120 Pre-Job Conference
N Water & Sanitation Regulation
121 Jury Duty
Note: Numbered Articles and/or Schedules that are left blank are for standard
reference only and do not apply to this Appendix.
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APPENDIX 9A
ZONE 9A BRANTFORD - LOCAL UNION 67
Article 101
HIRING
101.1 Employers shall give preference in employment to members of Local 67. In
the event Local 67 is unable to supply the Union men, the party of the first part shall
be at liberty to hire other men who shall be willing and eligible to become members
of Local Union 67 within thirty days. Members of Local Union 67 agree to work
only for recognized shops and to give preference to such shops as are party to this
Agreement.
101.2 Journeymen working on plumbing or steamfitting shall be required to carry
the appropriate licenses. Employers agree to give full co-operation in having proper
enforcement of license laws and in having all work in which the Contractor engaged
covered for a full measure of safety.
101.3 All Employees shall be hired by the Employer through the Local Union Office
and such Employees shall have a signed Work Referral Slip prior to employment by
the Employer.
101.4 The Employer shall have the right to choose on a Commercial or Institutional
project any unemployed Local 67 Union men. Any abuse of this hiring practice
shall be a violation of this Agreement.
101.5 When an Employee first reports for work with an Employer, the Employee
must provide his Social Insurance Number and other necessary information for
income tax purposes as required by statute.
101.6 When it is necessary to hire non-members of Local Union 67 who are
members of the United Association, the Employer shall have the right to retain the
non-member until completion of that project, job, or sixty (60) days from the date of
hiring, whichever is less. Subject to conditions of Article 7 - Lay-off.
101.7 If non-members of the United Association are working and Local Union 67
members are unemployed, non-members of the United Association will be replaced
by members of Local Union 67 who are in good standing. A non- member of the
United Association may be replaced after he has worked one week and the Company
has received one day's notice that the non-member is to be replaced. Subject to
conditions of Article 7 - Lay-off.
101.8 Refer to Article 36 Re: Standard Provincial Hiring and Mobility provisions –
which supersede any conflicting provisions in this Article 101.
Article 102
SHOW-UP TIME
102.1 An Employee who reports for work at the direction of the Employer at the
time of his initial hiring with the required referral order from Local Union 67 and is
not hired shall receive the recompense of four (4) hours' pay at the regular rate of
pay, plus all normal contributions and vacation pay providing that the Employee
reports on the day required.
102.2 When an employee reports to work and is unable to work because of
inclement whether or unsafe condition caused by inclement weather, he shall be
paid four (4) hours reporting time at the applicable rate plus all normal contributions
and vacation pay. Employees shall remain on the job unless otherwise directed by
the Employer or the Employer's agent. This paragraph on reporting time does not
apply to jobbing.
Article 103
STEWARDS
103.1 On a job where there are five(5) or more men working, a Job Steward shall be
appointed by the Local Business Agent or may be elected by Local 67 members on
the job site, such election shall not interfere with the progress of the work. He must
be on the job at all times while the work is in progress, and may have the privilege
of consulting the foreman about safety or any difficulties that may arise. He shall
have seniority on the job until the work force is reduced to five (5) men
permanently. The Union shall notify the Employer by mail when a Job Steward is
appointed or elected, and the Employer shall notify the Union by mail when a Job
Steward is to be laid off. Job Stewards shall receive reasonable notice of lay-off and
transfer of personnel.
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Article 104
COFFEE BREAK
104.1 A coffee break, not exceeding a ten (10) minute stoppage of work, may be
taken once in the first half of any shift, and once in the second half of any shift. If
the coffee break interferes with the progress of the work, the break may be staggered
so that all men will not be stopped at the same time. The foreman or supervisor will
use his own discretion as to the time of this break, however, he should endeavor to
arrange it mid-way through the first and second half of the shift. The normal,
suggested coffee break is detailed in Article 110.
104.2 If an employee is required to work beyond the regular working hours, a
coffee break shall be granted before commencing overtime provided a meal break is
not taken. This shall not apply to jobbing work.
Article 105
WATER AND SANITATION
105.1 The Employer and each individual Employee agrees to abide by the current
Construction Safety Act, and Amendments thereto, and the Ontario Health and
Safety Regulations. A description of these sections, forms a part of this Agreement.
105.2 Properly heated eating and clothing facilities will be provided for workmen
from the start of any project. These facilities must be constructed to give protection
from weather and are to be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
105.3 Toilets as required by the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act are to
be provided when seven (7) or more members of the Union are employed on a
project, which shall be for the exclusive use of those members and shall be cleaned
every third working day. The Contractor shall endeavor to supply flush toilets where
possible.
Article 106
TOOLS
106.1 Employees shall take reasonable care of tools issued to them and shall be
required to return tools to the foreman or tool crib attendant on Employer's time. He
shall also report on loss, damage or transfer of same.
106.2 Each journeyman steamfitter shall supply the following list of tools as a
complete kit:
One pair of Pliers
One 9" Torpedo Level
One 16' Combination Metric Tape
106.3 All other tools required for the proper installation of a complete plumbing job
or heating system shall be supplied by the Employer.
106.4 All members of Local 67 who report for work by direction of the Employer at
the time of initial employment and are not in possession of the tools required to
perform the work for which they are hired as outlined in Sections 106.2 of this
Article, shall not be eligible for employment. The Employer shall have the right to
refuse employment to such Employees and shall not be required to pay the
established rate as called for in Article 102.
106.5 If it is found at any time that Employees when working on a job or in the
shop are not in possession of the said tools required to perform the work for which
they are being hired, the Employer shall have the right to discharge such Employee
if not in possession of said tools within five (5) working days.
106.6 An apprentice plumber/steamfitter starting his first term shall be supplied
with the following from the JATC:
One pair of Pliers
One 9" Torpedo Level
One 16' Combination Metric Tape
Article 107
EMERGENCY REPAIR WORK
IN PRIVATE RESIDENCES
107.1 In private residences, that is, homes or apartments, the first four (4) hours
overtime shall be paid at the straight time rate. Beyond the first hour (4) hours of
overtime, the rate shall be time and one-half.
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Article 108
HOURS OF WORK
108.1 The regular hours of work Monday to Thursday inclusive will be from 8:00
a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with one-half hour for lunch. On Fridays only, regular hours of
work will be from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
108.2 Refer to Standard Article 33 regarding flexibility in scheduling work hours;
and Standard Article 39 regarding provision for forty hour work week on mutual
agreement.
Article 109
OVERTIME
109.1 All hours worked on Saturday and Sunday and the Statutory Holidays listed
in Article 6 when worked shall be paid at the rate of double time.
109.2 For those Locals working 36 hours per week (i.e. (4) four (8) eight hour days
Monday to Thursday and (4) four hours Friday) Friday afternoon will be paid at (1
½) one and one half times the full rate of pay. All other overtime on new
construction shall be paid at the rate of double time.
109.3 When an employee is required to work more than two (2) hours overtime, he
shall be given one-half hour paid meal break at the end of the regular shift and every
four (4) hours thereafter.
Article 110
SHIFT WORK
110.1 When shift work becomes necessary the "Composite Schedule of Working
Days for Shift Work", as outlined in Article 110.11 and the "Ordinary Hours, Shift
Hours and Pay", as outlined in Articles 110.9 and 110.10 shall apply.
110.2 All work performed on a shift basis commencing 12:00 midnight Friday to
12:00 midnight Sunday, shall be paid for at the rate of double time. (See Articles
110.9 and 110.10 for clarification).
110.3 Employees shall not be allowed to work two continuous shifts or any part
thereof in any one calendar day. This would exclude foremen required for shift
changeover. Shifts may start on any day as defined in Article 110.11.
110.4 Shifts may only be established when shift work is worked for at least four (4)
consecutive work days. These may be based on consecutive regular work days,
weekends or holidays, providing the applicable weekend and/or holiday premiums
are paid. Payment of double time rate will be made if the shift does not operate for
four (4) consecutive days. Refer to Article 110.11. Refer to Standard Article 32
regarding special condition hours of work.
110.5 It is mutually agreed that on all jobs which run more than fifty-six (56) hours
per week and two (2) consecutive weeks duration or more, shall be put on shift work
if qualified men are available. This will not include exceptions as outlined in Article
114 Maintenance. This matter shall be discussed with the Business Manager.
110.6 Notwithstanding the above, the following shall apply to work designated as
"Shift Work - Commercial" which covers:
Occupied Banks, Stores, Offices, Schools.
110.7 When work cannot be done during normal hours, it may be done as a straight
shift of seven (7) hours' work with pay for eight (8) hours.
110.8 Due to special circumstances, it may be necessary to vary the starting and
stopping time of the shift, while working on Commercial projects. This may be
varied by mutual consent of the Employer and the Union providing the shift does
not exceed seven (7) hours. Mutual consent must be in writing.
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110.9
ORDINARY HOURS, SHIFT WORK AND PAY
Coffee
Break
Lunch
Break
10-10:10 a.m.
12-12:30 p.m.
2:30-2:40 p.m.
TWO SHIFT OPERATION
1st 12 Hour Shift
8:00 a.m.
2nd 12 Hour Shift
8:00 p.m.
1st 11 Hour Shift
8:00 a.m.
2nd 11 Hour Shift
7:00 p.m.
1st 10 Hour Shift
8:00 a.m.
2nd 10 Hour Shift
6:00 p.m.
1st 9 Hour Shift
8:00 a.m.
2nd 9 Hour Shift
5:00 p.m.
1st 8 Hour Shift
8:00 a.m.
2nd 8 Hour Shift
4:00 p.m.
10-10:10 a.m.
10-10:10 p.m.
10-10:10 a.m.
9-9:10 p.m.
10-10:10 a.m.
8- 8:10 p.m.
10-10:10 a.m.
7- 7:10 p.m.
10-10:10 a.m.
6- 6:10 p.m.
12-12:30 p.m.
*12-12:30 a.m.
12-12:30 p.m.
11-11:30 p.m.
12-12:30 p.m.
10-10:30 p.m.
12-12:30 p.m.
9-9:30 p.m.
12-12:30 p.m.
8- 8:30 p.m.
2:30- 2:40 p.m.
2:30- 2:40 a.m.
2:30- 2:40 p.m.
1:30- 1:40 a.m.
2:30- 2:40 p.m.
12:30-12:40 a.m.
2:30- 2:40 p.m.
11:30-11:40 a.m.
2:30- 2:40 p.m.
10:30-10:40 p.m.
THREE SHIFT OPERATION
1st Shift
8:00 a.m.
2nd Shift
4:00 p.m.
*
3rd Shift
12:00 a.m.
10-10:10 a.m.
6- 6:10 p.m.
2- 2:10 a.m.
12-12:30 p.m.
8- 8:30 p.m.
4-4:30 a.m.
2:30- 2:40 p.m.
10:30-10:40 p.m.
6:30- 6:40 a.m.
Working Period
Starting
Time
REGULAR HOURS- 8:00 a.m.
MONDAY-THURSDAY
FRIDAY
see article 110.10
Coffee
Break
Meal Break
-
Finish
Work
Hours
Actual to be
Hours
Paid
Saturday &
Worked Weekdays Sunday
4:30
8
8
16
-
8:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
6:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
4:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
2:00 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
*12:00 a.m.
11
11
10
10
9.5
9.5
8.5
8.5
7.5
7.5
16
17
14
15
12
13
10
11
8
9
24
25
22
23
20
21
18
19
16
17
-
4:00 p.m.
7.5
*12:00 a.m. 7.5
8:00 a.m.
7.5
8
9
10
16
17
18
SHIFT WORK
4:30-5:00 p.m.
4:30-5:00 a.m.
4:30-5:00 p.m.
4:00-4:30 a.m.
4:00-4:10 p.m.
2:00-2:10 a.m.
.
NOTE: *Denotes Midnight
All hours worked after a regular shift will be paid at premium rates unless separated by a break of eight consecutive hours.
110.10
ORDINARY HOURS, SHIFT WORK AND PAY
- FRIDAY ONLY
Working Period
Starting
Time
REGULAR HRS.
8:00 a.m.
Coffee
Break
10-10:10 a.m.
Lunch
Break
Coffee
Break
-
-
Meal Break
-
Finish
Work
Actual
Hours
Worked
Hours
to be
Paid
Friday
12:00 noon 4
4
8:00 p.m..
8:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m..
6:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m..
4:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
2:00 a.m.
4:00 p.m. .
12:00 a.m.
18
19
16
17
14
15
12
13
10
11
SHIFT WORK
TWO SHIFT OPERATION
1st 12 hr. shift
8:00 a.m.
2nd 12 hr. shift
8:00 p.m.
1st 11 hr. shift
8:00 a.m.
2nd 11 hr. shift
7:00 p.m.
1st 10 hr. shift
8:00 a.m.
2nd 10 hr. shift
6:00 p.m.
1st 9 hr. shift
8:00 a.m.
2nd 9 hr. shift
5:00 p.m.
1st 8 hr. shift
8:00 a.m.
2nd 8 hr. shift
4:00 p.m.
THREE SHIFT OPERATION
1st Shift
8:00 a.m.
2nd Shift
12:00 noon
3rd Shift
4:00 p.m.
10:00-10:10 a.m.
10:00-10:10 p.m.
10:00-10:10 a.m.
9:00-9:10 p.m.
10:00-10:10 a.m.
8:00-8:10 p.m.
10:00-10:10 a.m.
7:00-7:10 p.m.
10:00-10:10 a.m.
6:00-6:10 p.m.
12-12:30 p.m.
12-12:30 a.m.
12-12:30 p.m.
11-11:30 p.m.
12-12:30 p.m.
10-10:30 p.m.
12-12:30 p.m.
9-9:30 p.m.
12-12:30 p.m.
8-8:30 p.m.
10-10:10 a.m.
2- 2:10 p.m.
6: 6:10 p.m.
-
2:30- 2:40 p.m.
2:30-2:40 a.m.
2:30- 2:40 p.m.
1:30-1:40 a.m.
2:30- 2:40 p.m.
12:30-12:40 a.m.
2:00- 2:10 p.m.
11:30-11:40 p.m.
2:30- 2:40 p.m.
10:30-10:40 p.m.
-
4:00-4:30 p.,m.
4:00 -4:30 a.m.
4:00-4:30 p.,m.
4:00 -4:30 a.m.
4:00-4:30 p.,m.
2:00 -2:30 a.m.
-
11
11
10
10
9
9
8.5
8.5
7.5
7.5
12:00 noon 4
4:00 p.m. 4
8:00 p.m.. 4
4
5
6
If an employer schedules more hours than are set out in Article 110.10 the hours of work shall be as set out in Article 110.9. In all cases work performed
on a Friday in excess of four (4) hours shall be paid at the rate of double time. Shift premiums shall apply when applicable.
*Fifteen (15) minute coffee break (exception to Article 104).
110.11 COMPOSITE SCHEDULE OF WORKING DAYS FOR SHIFT
WORK WORKING DAYS INCLUDING SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
Work Starts
or on
or on
or on
or on
or on
or on
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
NOTE: For Commercial work only Saturdays and Sundays, unless worked, are not
included in the Composite Schedule of Working Days for Shift Work.
NOTE: When a Statutory Holiday falls on any day within the Composite Shift
Schedule and is not worked, the remaining days of that sequence shall constitute a
legal shift.
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Article 111
FOREMEN
111.1 Journeymen in charge of work where a number of journeymen are employed
shall receive the additional remuneration of 10% of the Journeyman's base wage
rate. The percentage shown shall be added to the base rate per hour. The employers
will give preference to Local 67 members when appointing a Foreman.
111.2 All foreman shall be members of the United Association of Journeymen and
Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and
Canada.
111.3 The employer may appoint, at his own discretion, a qualified member of the
Union to the position of foreman. He may also appoint, at his own discretion,
additional foremen as may be required on the project by reason of the size or
complexity of project.
111.4 A foremen's duties shall include, but not be limited to, laying out work and
instructing employees in their duties, methods and efficiency within the terms of this
agreement.
115.5 The foremen shall project and promote the interest of the Contractor on the
job or in the shop at all times, within the terms of this Agreement.
Article 112
APPRENTICES
112.1 To assure the Industry of an adequate supply of properly trained and qualified
Mechanics, a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee has been formed. This
Committee consists of six (6) members. Each of the parties to this Agreement has
appointed three (3) members. The J.A.T.C. shall be responsible for the
administration of local apprenticeship standards and for co-ordinating them with the
Apprenticeship Act.
All applicants for apprenticeship must make application and be approved by the
J.A.T.C. excepting U.A. members transferred from other areas. All apprentices must
obtain a work referral slip from Local 67 before commencing work.
112.2 When an employer has been notified by the Industrial Training Branch that
an apprentice has passed his Certificate Qualification examination, he will be paid
the journeyman's rate of wages retroactive to the date of completing his contract
provided it can be shown that the apprentice made application and paid the
necessary fee to the Industrial Training Branch at least sixty (60) days prior to
completion of the hours required in his contract. The Secretary of the J.A.T.C. will
notify Local 67, the apprentice and the Industrial Training Branch when an
apprentice is approximately three (3) months from completion of his apprenticeship.
If an apprentice fails his first Certificate of Qualification examination, the effective
date of him receiving journeyman's rate of wages shall be the date on which he
passes a future Certificate of Qualification examination.
112.3 No first year apprentices without a contract shall be hired while there are
unemployed apprentices. This shall apply to each branch of the trade.
112.4 When an apprentice is laid off the Employer may not hire a new apprentice in
his place while that apprentice is still unemployed. This shall apply to each branch
of the trade.
112.5 When lay-off occurs, apprentices with less than (2) terms' service with the
Employer shall be laid off first. For all other apprentices length of service with the
Employer will be the prime consideration in determining lay-offs. This shall apply
to each branch of the trade.
112.6 One (1) apprentice may be employed in the shop or on the job when there are
from one (1) to three (3) journeymen employed, two (2) to six (6) journeymen, three
(3) to nine (9) journeymen, four (4) to twelve (12) journeymen, and one (1) for each
additional three (3) journeymen. This ratio shall apply to each branch of the trade
and shall be maintained when lay-off takes place.
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Article 113
SMALL DOMESTIC AND
COMMERCIAL JOBS
113.1 On all small jobs, up to a maximum labor content of two hundred (200) manhours, that have to be done after 4:30 p.m. overtime shall be paid at the rate of time
and a half until 12:00 midnight, and from 12:00 midnight to 8:00 a.m. starting time
at the rate of double time.
Article 114
MAINTENANCE
114.1 The parties agree to keep overtime to a minimum. This will not in any way
interfere with maintenance, which is defined as follows:
(a) Danger to life or damage to property.
(b) A breakdown which will endanger the normal production of a plant.
(c) Any cutting-in of pipelines. etc., which cannot be done in the regular hours
of labor.
Article 115
TOOLS PICK-UP AND WASH-UP
115.1 Employees shall be allowed ten (10) minutes to pick up tools and wash up.
Article 116
EMPLOYEE VEHICLES
116.1 The use of Employees' vehicles will not be permitted for the transportation of
material, equipment or personnel for the Employer's benefit.
Article 117
TRANSPORTING OF EMPLOYEES
117.1 When men are conveyed from point to point by truck, cover will be provided
during cold and inclement weather.
Article 118
STORE ROOM AND TOOL CRIB
118.1 If it is necessary to man a store room and/or a tool crib set on a job, it shall be
manned by a Journeyman or Apprentice of Local 67. Any one apprentice may not be
used for longer than one (1) month in any twelve (12) month period.
Article 119
PIPE CUTTING AND
THREADING MACHINES
119.1 All pipe cutting and threading machines on the job shall be operated by
members of Local 67.
Article 120
PRE-JOB CONFERENCE
120.1 On any industrial job involving multiple trades required for the installation of
mechanical systems, there shall be a Pre-Job Conference. The Contractor shall
provide a meeting place within the jurisdiction of Local 67. Plans necessary to the
settlement of jurisdictional problems shall be available at such meeting, when notice
of all special skills, processes and material shall be made known. The M.C.A. will
direct its members to comply with the provisions of this Article 120.
Article 121
JURY DUTY
121.1 When a member of Local Union 67 is summoned for jury duty in a court of
law in the county in which the employee resides, the Union and the Contractor shall
each pay $25.00 to the employee for each day that he is required for such jury duty
provided he complies with the following:
(1) he shall notify his Employer within one (1) working day of receipt of
summons;
(2) if he is released from jury duty at or before the noon recess, he shall
telephone his employer's office to determine if the employer wants him to work
the balance of the shift;
(3) he shall provide the employer with written confirmation from the court
setting out the days and times upon which he performed jury duty.
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Article 122
RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL
MAINTENANCE, AND SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
AND MINOR CONSTRUCTION
122.1 The parties hereto agree to establish a Committee to explore this matter. The
Committee shall contain equal representation from the Employer and the Union
Article 123
LETTER OF INTENT
It is agreed by the parties, representing the mechanical contractors in the Brantford
geographical area and representing U.A. Local Union 67, that Local Union 67 shall
accept those apprentices working for Brantford mechanical contractors as of August
1, 1978.
SCHEDULES
A
RATES OF WAGES
Effective
Journeyman's
Foreman's %
Date
Base Rate
(over Journeyman's Base Rate
before market recovery fund
deduction)
May 28/07
$32.04
10%
May 1/08
$33.25
10%
May 1/09
$34.66
10%
Rate of Wages for Apprentices shall be the following percentages of the
Journeyman's base rate (before market recovery fund deduction) per hour:
1st Term
40%
2nd Term
50%
3rd Term
60%
4th Term
70%
5th Term
80%
Refer to Standard Article 35 for additional information regarding Apprentice Wages
and Benefits.
B
PAY FOR VACATION AND STATUTORY HOLIDAYS
1. Pay for Vacation and Statutory Holidays shall be ten percent (10%) of base
wages. See Article 6.4 page 6 for payment method.
C
HEALTH AND WELFARE CONTRIBUTION
1. Each employer shall contribute to the Local 67 welfare plan for each hour's pay
earned by each of his employees a sum equal to: $1.85.
2. The fund shall be administered by a Board of Trustees to be appointed by the
Union.
3. Refer to Article 30 for additional contribution related to continuation of benefits.
D
PENSION PLAN CONTRIBUTION
1. Each employer shall contribute to the Local 67 Pension Plan for each hour's pay
earned by each of his employees a sum equal to: $5.50.
2. The pension plan shall be administered by a Board of Trustees appointed by the
Union.
E
TRAINING FUND
1. Each Contractor shall contribute to the J.A.T.C. the sum established in Article
23, Local Training Fund. Each Contractor shall contribute to the J.A.T.C. Fund
thirty-five (35) cents for each hour's pay earned by each member of the Union
employed by such employer.
F
SUPPLEMENTARY UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT
1. Each contractor shall contribute to the Local 67 supplementary unemployment
benefit fund, a sum equal to twenty (20) cents for each hour's pay earned by each of
his employees.
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G
ZONE ASSOCIATION INDUSTRY FUND
1. Each Employer of members of Local 67 shall contribute thirty-five and one half
(35.5) cents for each hour earned by each employee covered by this Agreement;
forty and one half (40.5) cents effective May 1, 2008; up to forty-two (42) cents (if
required) and remit such contributions to the Administrator monthly, together with
other contributions called for in Schedules C,D,E,F,G,H, and Article 20. Such
amounts, on receipt, shall be immediately paid to the Zone Association as each
Employer's contribution for the general purposes of the Zone Association including
the Zone Association's costs of negotiating and administering this Agreement. The
Fund shall be administered by the Board of Directors of the Zone Association.
2. Payments for this Fund shall be detailed in Schedule K.
H
LOCAL 67 FIELD DUES FUND
1. In addition to basic wages and all other benefits herein set out each Employer
will pay to each employee an additional 68 cents for each hour's pay earned by each
such employee. These moneys shall be paid to the Union at the same time and in
the same manner that the Employer pays other fringe contributions pursuant to
Schedule K and shall be administered by the Union.
I
OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE RESEARCH FUND
1. Each employer shall contribute to the Local 67 Occupational Disease Research
Fund for each hour earned the sum of two (2) cents for each of his employees.
J
BENEVOLENT FUND
1. Each employer shall contribute to the Local 67 Benevolent Fund for each hour
earned the sum of three (3) cents for each of his employees.
K&L
COMMUTING, TRAVEL, TRANSFER
& BOARD ALLOWANCES
1. Free Zone
When an employee is employed on a job within the Free Zone, no commuting or
travel allowances will be paid. This zone shall consist of a maximum of 25 km in
any direction from the city limits by the most practical direct route. Refer to Article
37 Re: the Standard Provincial Travel Free Zone – which supersedes this Schedule,
where in conflict.
2. All employees when employed within the Free Zone shall be governed by the
working hours specified for the project, and shall provide for themselves at no cost
to the Employer all necessary transportation from home to shop or project at starting
time and from shop or project to home at quitting time.
3. All employees when working outside of the "free zone" shall be paid traveling
expenses to and from the project, at the rate of 49 cents per km; 51 cents effective
May 1, 2008; 53 cents effective May 1, 2009 from the free zone to a maximum of
$67.44 per day; $70.19 effective May 1, 2008; $72.94 effective May 1, 2009.
4. The mileage shall be measured by the most practical direct route taken from the
"free zone" to the project. The Workmen shall remain on the project a full shift
unless directed otherwise.
5. Any members working within one hundred and sixty (160) km radius of
Brantford are to be returned home weekly at the prevailing traveling time rates.
Any members working over one hundred and sixty (160) km radius of Brantford are
to be returned home every two weeks at the prevailing traveling time rates.
6. Any employee who is sent to work on a Project outside the travel free zone for a
period of three days or less shall be paid traveling expenses to and from the Project
daily at the rate of, 49 cents per km; 51 cents effective May 1, 2008; 53 cents
effective May 1, 2009 for the total mileage incurred without limitation as to
maximum daily expense. The mileage shall be measured in a similar way to that
stated in 4. above. If under these conditions the employee is instructed by his
Employer, or he chooses, to take board and lodging instead of returning home daily,
then he shall be paid traveling expense at the rate of 49 cents per km; 51 cents
effective May 1, 2008; 53 cents effective May 1, 2009 for the total mileage incurred
in one round trip to and from the Project plus Board of $60.03 per day; $61.53
effective May 1, 2008; $63.03 effective May 1, 2009.
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7. In addition to the above, they shall be paid an allowance for actual board and
expenses of $60.03 per day; $61.53 effective May 1, 2008; $63.03 effective May 1,
2009; or a minimum of $403.17 per seven (7) day week; $413.24 effective May 1,
2008; $423.31 effective May 1, 2009. Employees shall have the right to choose their
own boarding places.
8. On out-of-town jobs on Statutory Holidays, room and board will be paid for the
holiday providing the men work a full eight hours on the standard normal working
day preceding the holiday and a full eight hours on the normal working day
following the holiday, or four hours if that normal working day is a Friday.
9. When Employees report for work on out-of-town jobs where Board is applicable,
and are sent home due to job conditions, board shall be paid for the full day.
M
FRINGE CONTRIBUTIONS
1. Employer reports are to be received by the Administrator on or before the tenth
(10th) day of the month following the month during which the reported hours were
earned. Employers who do not report, in the foregoing manner, will be classified as
in default.
2. See Article 41 - Funds Remittance Process/Penalties.
N
WATER AND SANITATION, REGULATION 419/73
59. (1) A reasonable supply of potable drinking water shall be kept readily
accessible for the use of workmen.
(2) A clean and sanitary means of drinking the water referred to in sub-section 1
shall be provided for the use of workmen.
(3) The water referred to in sub-section 1 shall be supplied from a piping system or
from a clean, covered container having a drain faucet and shall be chilled by means
of ice or a refrigerator appliance.
(4) No workmen shall be required to or shall use a dipper or drinking cup in
common with other workmen.
(5) Washing facilities with clean water, soap and individual towels shall be
provided for workmen who use or handle corrosive, poisonous or other substances
likely to endanger their health.
60. (1) At least one toilet, as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act shall be
provided or made available:
(a) for the use of the workmen from the commencement of the project;
(b) where there are more than thirty men on the project at any one time, for each
thirty men or fraction thereof; and
(c) within reasonable access from each work area.
(2) Every toilet, as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act shall:
(a) be constructed so that any user is sheltered from view and protected from the
weather and from falling objects;
(b) be illuminated by natural or artificial light;
(c) be provided with toilet paper and disinfectant;
(d) be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition;
(e) be equipped with a toilet seat and cover; and
(f) if portable or temporary, be equipped with a urinal trough in addition to the
toilet or privy.
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APPENDIX 10
ZONE 10 BARRIE - LOCAL UNION 599
WAGE SCHEDULES
Effective Dates
Basic Rate
Vacation Pay 10%
Welfare
Pension
Training
S.U.B.
Article 23
Article 30
Denovo
O.P.T.P.F.
Union Field Dues
OCS
Contingency Fund
Stabilization Fund
TOTAL
Zone Association Fund
MIAC/WTF Funds
TOTAL
After Tax Deductions:
Union Field Dues
O.P.T.P.F.
OCS
Contingency Fund
APPENDIX 10
ZONE 10 BARRIE - LOCAL UNION 599
May 28/07
31.45
3.15
1.52
5.71
0.23
Nov 1/07
31.45
3.15
1.52
5.71
0.23
May 1/08
32.55
3.26
1.57
5.93
0.25
May 1/09
33.75
3.38
1.63
6.15
0.27
0.10
0.03
0.02
0.23
0.26
0.01
0.53
2.06
45.30
0.29
0.09
45.68
0.10
0.03
0.02
0.23
0.26
0.01
0.58
2.21
45.50
0.29
0.09
45.88
0.10
0.03
0.04
0.23
0.26
0.01
0.60
2.33
47.16
0.31
0.09
47.56
0.10
0.03
0.04
0.23
0.26
0.01
0.62
2.54
49.01
0.31
0.09
49.41
0.26
0.23
0.01
0.53
0.26
0.23
0.01
0.53
0.26
0.23
0.01
0.60
0.26
0.23
0.01
0.62
Local 599 do not have "Union Field Dues", “Contingency Fund”, "Ontario Pipe
Trades Promotion Fund" or "OCS (Ontario Construction Secretariat) Fund" included
in the Base Rate. In this case each Fund is added to the Base Rate for taxing only.
The full amount of each fund is deducted and remitted in accordance with the local
Appendix. Vacation Pay is calculated only on the specified Base Rate. The
MIAC/WTF Funds are GST taxable; GST Registration number for these funds is:
124252065. The Welfare Fund is PST taxable. The PST permit number is 85292419.
FOREMAN
Plus 10%
WORK WEEK
37 1/2 hours
Article No. Title
Schedule
Title
101
Hiring
A Wages
102
Show-up Time
B Vacation & Statutory Holiday Pay
103
Job Steward
C Welfare Fund
104
Work Break
D Pension Fund
105
Job Site Accommodation E Training Fund
106
Tools
F Contingency Fund
107
Emergency Repairs
G Industry Fund
108
Hours of Work
H Union Field Dues and/or Promotion Funds
109
Overtime
I Travel Allowance
110
Shift Work
J Board Allowance
111
Foremen
K Payment of Funds
112
Apprentices
114
Leave of Absence
115
Stabilization Fund
NOTE: Numbered Articles and/or Schedules that are left blank are for standard
reference only and do not apply to this Appendix.
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Article 101
HIRING
101.1 The Contractor agrees to give preference in employment to members of Local
Union 599. Such member shall have his Certificate of Qualification for the trade
required.
101.2 When the member first reports to work for a Contractor, he shall give the
Contractor, or his representative, upon being hired, his Social Insurance Number.
101.3 The Employer shall request the Union to supply Qualified men, and if the
Union is unable to do so within 48 hours after request, the Employer may recruit
men directly but shall not hire such men until they shall deliver to the Employer a
referral slip from the Union, provided that if no Union Representative is available
during business hours to give such referral slip such men may be hired and shall be
required to make application for membership in the Union and make arrangements
to have initiation fee fully paid up within thirty days of commencement of
employment.
101.4 Refer to Article 36 Re: Standard Provincial Hiring and Mobility provisions –
which supersede any conflicting provisions in this Article 101.
Article 102
SHOW-UP TIME
102.1 An old or new employee who reports for work on schedule and is informed
that no work is available, shall be paid two (2) hours at his applicable rate and all
other applicable benefits. He may, however, be required to perform other work of
his trade as directed by the Contractor or his representative.
Article 103
JOB STEWARDS
103.1 The Union may appoint, and the Employer shall recognize Job Steward(s).
The Steward(s) who is appointed shall be a qualified Journeyman, capable of
performing the regular work in accordance with job or project requirements.
The Union will notify the employer or his site representative of the name of the
Steward(s) when the appointment becomes effective.
The Steward(s) shall be recognized as the site or job representative of the Union,
and no discrimination shall be shown against him for carrying out his Union duties.
It shall be the duty of the Steward(s) to police the jurisdiction of his Union and to
observe conditions of employment and conduct of Union members, to the end that
the duties and obligations of members (employees) to their Union and/or employer
and the provisions of this Agreement are complied with. The Steward(s) shall assist,
when required, in adjusting differences or misunderstandings which might arise out
of the interpretation, application or alleged violation of this Agreement.
It is understood and agreed upon that the Steward(s) has his regular work to perform
for which he is being paid by the employer. A Steward(s) will not unduly absent
himself from his appointed work to investigate any complaints or alleged violations
of this Agreement or to perform any of the aforementioned Union duties.
A Steward(s) shall notify the Superintendent or his foreman on the job where
practicable before absenting himself from his work area to perform these duties, and
he shall report to the Superintendent or Foreman upon his return to his regular work.
103.2 Where at any time during the duration of a project there shall have been in
excess of five (5) Journeymen (including one or more foremen) on a project the
following provisions shall apply:
A Steward will work all overtime hours that may be in effect on the job site if
willing. When a Steward is unable to work overtime he shall have full authority to
appoint a Journeyman to act in his place during his absence; he shall be known as a
substitute Steward.
103.3 The Steward shall not be laid off prior to the manpower requirements being
reduced to two (2) members of Local 599, excluding foremen, providing the
Steward has the trade qualification required for the work to be performed.
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Article 104
WORK BREAK
104.1 A work break not exceeding ten (10) minutes may be taken by an employee
in each half of a shift and at commencement of overtime, when time off for a meal is
not taken. Employees will not leave their immediate work area during the work
break.
104.2 The Contractor or foreman will arrange the time of the work break.
104.3 If the work break interferes with the progress of the work, the break may be
staggered so that all men will not be stopped at the same time.
Article 105
JOB SITE ACCOMMODATION
105.1 Adequately heated shacks or accommodation shall be provided by the
Contractor on each project when necessary, the location of which will be determined
by the Contractor.
105.2 Such shacks or accommodation shall be waterproof and shall be kept clean,
tables and sufficient seats or benches for employees on the job shall be provided.
105.3 The Contractor shall ensure clean sanitary facilities.
105.4 Drinking water shall be provided by the Contractor in a sanitary container
with paper cups, or from a proper water faucet.
105.5 When corrosive, poisonous or other substances that might endanger health
and safety, are required to be handled or used, then those employees shall be
supplied with adequate clean water and with individual towels, soap and wash-up
facilities.
105.6 Unless facilities are available within a reasonable distance, the Contractor
shall supply clean and adequate toilet, washing and drinking facilities.
105.7 Waterless soap and paper towels will be supplied on all projects.
Article 106
TOOLS
106.1 The following tools shall be supplied by each Journeyman Plumber:
One Tube Cutter
One Hacksaw
One 10" Pipe Wrench
One 11/4 lb. Hammer
One 14" Pipe Wrench
One Screwdriver Set
One Basin Wrench
One Pair of Snips
One Pair 8" Pliers
One Torpedo Level
One 10' Tape
106.2 Each Journeyman Steamfitter shall supply:
One Hammer
One Screwdriver Set
One Torpedo Level
One Pair 8" Pliers
One 14" Pipe Wrench
One 10' Tape
One 10" Crescent Wrench
One 10" Pipe Wrench
106.3 The Contractor shall supply all remaining tools and equipment required for
the proper installation of all work to be performed.
106.4 The employee must accept responsibility for the tools supplied by the
Contractor. Employees must report the breakage or loss of such tools immediately
on duplicate forms to be supplied by the Contractor. Employees willfully misusing,
losing, or having stolen, same tools, shall pay for same, but only if the loss or theft
occurred as a result of the employees' negligence.
106.5 The Contractor agrees to provide adequate protection and storage for all tools
issued and accepts responsibility for normal wear and tear on return of broken or
worn tools. Tools shall be kept in good condition at all times.
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106.6 All tools willfully damaged by the employee shall be paid for by the
employee, provided a tool voucher is signed by him and he is permitted to be
present when tools are checked off at termination of employment, and also, provided
he be equipped, by the Contractor, with a suitable tool box with hasp and lock.
Article 107
EMERGENCY REPAIRS
107.1 All overtime work of an emergency nature, where life may be endangered or
property damaged, shall be paid for at the regular rate of pay if not more than one
hour beyond the regular work hours are required to complete such repairs.
107.2 All work beyond the one hour (1) described above including Saturdays,
Sundays and holidays shall be paid for at twice the basic rate.
107.3 The above rates shall include all applicable benefits.
Article 108
HOURS OF WORK
108.1 The regular work week shall consist of thirty seven and one half hours (37
1/2), from Monday to Friday inclusive, and the regular work day shall comprise of
eight (8) hours work between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and five
and one half (5 1/2) hours, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday, unless the contrary is
specifically agreed upon between the parties.
108.2 Where a holiday shall occur in any one week, as provided for in Article 6
hereof if the holiday falls on a Friday the regular work week shall, in that week be
(32) thirty two hours. If the holiday falls on Monday to Thursday inclusive the
regular work week in that week shall be (29 1/2) twenty nine and one half hours.
108.3 Refer to Standard Article 33 regarding further flexibility in scheduling work
hours; and Standard Article 39 regarding provision for forty hour work week on
mutual agreement.
Article 109
OVERTIME
109.1 All hours worked on Saturdays and Sundays and the Statutory Holidays listed
in Article 6 when worked shall be paid at the rate of twice basic rate.
109.2 All work performed beyond the regular work day or the regular work week
shall comprise overtime, and all overtime work shall be paid for at twice the basic
wage rate.
Article 110
SHIFT WORK
110.1 In the event of it becoming necessary to work nights only, or shift work on
any job, this will be permitted, and shall commence at the close of the regular
working day, and shall be paid at the rate of eight (8) hours time for seven (7) hours
work, for a shift commencing before midnight, and at the rate of eight (8) hours time
for six (6) hours work for a shift commencing after midnight. No workman shall be
allowed to work two (2) continuous shifts, or part of a second shift, in any one
calendar day under this rule. Refer to Standard Article 32 regarding special
condition hours of work.
110.2 Shift work must be worked for at least four (4) consecutive work days. These
may be based on consecutive regular work days, weekends or holidays, providing
the applicable weekend and/or holiday premiums are paid. In addition to the regular
hours of work, when shiftwork is worked, one full additional shift must be worked
in each twenty-four (24) hour period.
110.3 For unscheduled overtime (member not notified the previous day), the
employer will provide a hot meal or a paid one half (1/2) hour break at straight time.
This applies only when an employee is to work more than three hours beyond
regular working hours.
110.4 In the event of it becoming necessary to work shift work during hours as
described in 110.1 on weekends or statutory holidays, the following will apply.
a) Evening shift hours paid at double time, plus 1 hour pay for shift premium at
straight time.
b) Midnight shift hours paid at double time, plus 1 hour pay for shift premium at
straight time.
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Article 111
FOREMEN
111.1 Journeymen in charge of work where a number of Journeymen are employed
shall receive the additional remuneration of ten percent (10%) of the Journeyman’s
base wage rate. The percentage shown shall be added to the base rate per hour. The
employers will give preference to Local 599 members when appointing a Foreman.
111.2 All foreman shall be members of the United Association of Journeymen and
Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and
Canada.
111.3 The employer may appoint, at his own discretion, a qualified member of the
Union to the position of foreman. He may also appoint, at his own discretion,
additional foremen as may be required on the project by reason of the size or
complexity of project.
111.4 A foremen’s duties shall include, but not be limited to, laying out work and
instructing employees in their duties, methods and efficiency within the terms of this
agreement.
111.5 The foremen shall project and promote the interest of the Contractor on the
job or in the shop at all times, within the terms of this Agreement.
Article 112
APPRENTICES
112.1 The Contractor and the Union agree to fully support and implement the
provisions and intent of the Ontario Apprenticeship and Tradesmen's Qualification
Act, and to be governed by all terms of the Act as in effect or as amended.
112.2 All Apprentices shall work under the direct supervision of a Journeyman.
112.3 There shall be a Joint Training and Apprenticeship Committee composed of
equal representation of both Contractors and Union. All Apprentices shall be
indentured through the Joint Board within ninety (90) days.
112.4 All Apprentices on all jobs are to be registered with the Union, and all
Apprentices are to be hired from the Union in conjunction with the Joint Board.
112.5 The allowable proportion of apprentices to journeymen shall be one (1)
apprentice to every three (3) journeymen.
Article 114
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
114.1 The company will grant leave of absence without pay at the request of the
Union, in writing, for any employee required by the Union for Union business
during working hours, as long as it does not unduly interfere with the efficiency of
the job.
Article 115
STABILIZATION FUND
115.1 MCA Zone 10 and UA Local 599 have agreed to establish a fund to provide
subsidies to contractors bound by this agreement in the geographic area of Zone 10
under certain conditions.
UA Local 599 will administer this fund.
Any contractor desiring to apply for a subsidy from this fund may obtain the details
of the procedure to be followed from UA Local 599.
SCHEDULES
A
WAGES RATES
1. The minimum hourly rate for journeymen during the term of this Agreement
shall be:
Effective May 28/07
$31.45 per hour
Effective May 1/08
$32.55 per hour
Effective May 1/09
$33.75 per hour
In addition to the minimum hourly rate aforesaid a foreman shall be paid a minimum
hourly premium of 10% of a Journeyman's basic wage rate. The Vacation Pay for a
foreman shall be based upon his total wage including the premium, but not including
Welfare, Pension or other fringe payments that may be in effect.
There shall be only one (1) rate of wages paid on every job for each category.
2. Apprentices shall be paid the following percentage of the Journeymen’s hourly
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rate:
Effective
May 28, 2007
Effective
May 1, 2008
Effective
May 1, 2009
First Year Apprentice
40% $12.58
$13.02
$13.50
Second Year Apprentice 50% $15.73
$16.28
$16.88
Third Year Apprentice
60% $18.87
$19.53
$20.25
Fourth Year Apprentice
70% $22.02
$22.79
$23.63
Fifth Year Apprentice
80% $25.16
$26.04
$27.00
Refer to Standard Article 35 for additional information regarding Apprentice Wages
and Benefits.
B
PAY FOR VACATION AND STATUTORY HOLIDAYS
1. Pay for Vacation and Statutory Holidays shall be (10) percent of the basic rate.
2. See article 6.4 page 6 for payment method.
C
WELFARE
The Employer shall contribute to the Trustees of Local 599 Trust Fund, Welfare
payments in the amounts of the following, and on the dates as established:
Effective May 28, 2007
$1.52
Effective May 1, 2008
$1.57
Effective May 1, 2009
$1.63
Refer to Article 30 for additional contribution related to continuation of benefits.
D
PENSION
The Employer shall contribute to the Trustees of Local 599 Trust Fund, Pension
payments in the amounts of the following, and on the dates as established:
Effective May 28, 2007
$5.71 per hour
Effective May 1, 2008
$5.93 per hour
Effective May 1, 2009
$6.15 per hour
E
LOCAL TRAINING FUND
Each Employer shall contribute cents per hour earned by each Employee working
under the terms of this agreement to the Apprenticeship and Journeymen Training
Fund.
Effective May 28, 2007
23 cents
Effective May 1, 2008
25 cents
Effective May 1, 2009
27 cents
Operation of this fund shall be governed by the Joint Apprenticeship and Training
Committee.
Refer to Standard Article 23 for additional Training Fund.
F
CONTINGENCY FUND
Each Employer shall contribute cents per hour earned by each Employee working
under the terms of this agreement to the Trustees of the Local 599 Contingency
Fund.
Effective May 28, 2007
53 cents per hour
Effective Nov 1, 2007
58 cents per hour
Effective May 1, 2008
60 cents per hour
Effective May 1, 2009
62 cents per hour
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G
ZONE ASSOCIATION INDUSTRY FUND
In addition to Welfare, Pension and Promotion Fund payments each employer of
members of U.A. Local 599 shall contribute 29 cents per hour (which includes 1
cent OCS); 31 cents per hour effective May 1, 2008 for each hour earned by each
employee covered by this Agreement and remit with the report and payment of
Welfare, Pension and Promotion Funds to the Administrator monthly.
Such amounts on receipt shall immediately be paid to the Zone Association as each
Employers contribution for the general purposes of the Zone Association including
the costs of negotiating and administering this Agreement.
The fund shall be administered by the M.C.A. Zone 10, Barrie, Ontario.
H
UNION FIELD DUES AND/OR PROMOTION FUND
The Employer shall remit to the Trustees of the Plumbers Local 599 Trust Fund, the
sum stated below for union promotional purposes.
Effective May 28, 2007
26 cents per hour earned
I
TRAVEL ALLOWANCE
A free travel zone of 30.4 km radius shall be established from the Barrie City Hall.
Mileage beyond the free zone shall be paid at the rate of 49 cents per km; 51 cents
effective May 1, 2008; 53 cents effective May 1, 2009 to job or shop location and
return to the free zone area, up to a maximum of $67.81 per day worked; $70.58
effective May 1, 2008; $73.35 effective May 1, 2009 when company transportation
is not supplied. In going to work, outside the established 30.4 km zone and
returning daily the workman shall be on the job at the regular starting time and work
a full regular work shift. When an employee is transferred between jobs during
working hours and providing his own transportation, he shall be, reimbursed by the
sum of 49 cents per km; 51 cents effective May 1, 2008; 53 cents effective May 1,
2009 in addition to his hourly rate.
J
BOARD ALLOWANCE
In the event that the mileage which is traveled by an employee would render the
employer liable to pay the employee an amount in excess of $65.53 per day; $67.03
effective May 1, 2008; $68.53 effective May 1, 2009, the employer may require the
employee to accept the sum of $65.53 per day; $67.03 effective May 1, 2008;
$68.53 effective May 1, 2009 in full satisfaction of the mileage allowance provided
for in the Travel Allowance (Schedule I) or pay the employee $65.53 per day;
$67.03 effective May 1, 2008; $68.53 effective May 1, 2009, for room and board at
the option of the employee.
K
PAYMENT OF FUNDS
NOTE: The above payments are per hour for each hour for which an employee is
entitled to be paid.
The said sums so remitted shall be applied in such a manner as the Union may in
their sole discretion determine. The Employer shall remit such sums together with a
report, on a form to be supplied by the Union, showing the names and Social
Insurance Numbers of the Employees for whom contributions are made and the
amount of such contributions and such payments shall be remitted so that they shall
be received together with the report on or before the 15th day of the month next
following the month in which monies were earned. Notwithstanding the foregoing
the Union may direct that the said Welfare payments be paid to person, corporation
or fund other than the above and Employer will so pay.
See Article 41 – Funds Remittance Process/Penalties.
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APPENDIX 11
ZONE 11 TORONTO - LOCAL UNION 46
WAGE SCHEDULES
Effective Dates
May 28/07 Nov 1/07
May 1/08
May 1/09
Basic Rate
34.17
35.35
36.71
34.04
Vacation Pay 10%
3.42
3.53
3.67
3.40
Travel Burden
0.75
1.75
2.00
0.75
2.97
2.97
2.97
Welfare
2.97
6.10
6.40
6.70
Pension
6.10
Training
0.31
0.36
0.41
0.26
S.U.B.
0.20
0.20
0.20
0.20
Article 23
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
Article 30
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
O.P.T.P.F.
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
Denovo
0.02
0.04
0.04
0.02
OCS
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
Union Field Dues
incl.
incl.
incl.
incl.
Contingency Fund
incl.
incl.
incl.
incl.
Target Fund
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
TOTAL
48.61
48.81
51.47
53.57
Zone Association Fund
0.37
0.37
0.37
0.37
0.09
MIAC/WTF Funds
0.09
0.09
0.09
TOTAL
49.07
49.27
51.93
54.03
After Tax Deductions:
Union Field Dues
0.52
0.52
0.54
0.57
O.P.T.P.F.
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
Contingency Fund
0.08
0.08
0.08
0.08
OCS
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
Local 46 have included in their Base Rate the "Union Field Dues" and "Contingency
Fund". After the tax the full amount of union field dues and contingency fund is
deducted from Base Rate and remitted in accordance with the local Appendix. The
"OCS", O.P.T.P.F. and Travel Burden are also taxed. The MIAC/WTF Funds are
GST taxable; GST Registration number for these funds is: 124252065.
Foreman May 28/07+$5.17; Nov.1/07+$5.19; May 1/08+$5.37; May 1/09 +$5.56
(based on Journeyman Basic Rate before Target Fund deduction; +15%)
Work Week 36 hours
Article No.
Title
Schedule
Title
101 Hiring
A Wages
102 Show-up Time
B Vacation & Statutory Holiday Pay
103 Job Steward
C Welfare Fund
104 Work Break
D Pension Fund
105 Job Site Accommodation
E Training Fund
106 Tools
F S.U.B.
107 Emergency Repairs
G Industry Fund
108 Hours of Work
H Union Field Dues/Promotion Fund
109 Overtime
I Travel Allowance
110 Shift Work
J Board Allowance
111 Foremen
K Joint Administrative Trustees
112 Apprentices
L Date for Contributions
113 Integrity
M Parking
114 Employee Member of Committee N Contingency Fund
115 Supplementary Agreements
116 Temporary Heat
117 General Work Practice
118 Alternative Payment of Wages
119 Voluntary RRSP Contributions
120 Target Fund
Note: Numbered Articles and/or Schedules that are left blank are for standard
reference only and do not apply to this Appendix.
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APPENDIX 11
ZONE 11 TORONTO - LOCAL UNION 46
Article 101
HIRING
101.1 The Contractor agrees to give preference in employment to Members of the
Union having jurisdiction over the area where the work is being performed. Such
Member shall have his Certificate of Qualification for the trade required, and shall
present to the Contractor a Work Referral Slip issued to him by the Union.
101.2 When a Member first reports to work for a Contractor, he shall within five (5)
regular working days, give the Contractor, or his representative, his Social Insurance
Number
and shall receive from the Contractor a Receipt as proof of receiving same no later
than with his first pay.
101.3 A Contractor, who within three (3) regular working days of a request to the
Union (Saturday, Sunday and Holidays excluded) does not obtain the number of
qualified Members requested, shall notify the Union having jurisdiction over the
area by wire that the contractor will obtain Members from other United Association
sources if available. If sufficient Members from other United Association sources
are not available, the Contractor may obtain `Temporary Employees' from any other
source, until such time as the Union Members are available. The Contractor shall,
however, notify the Union of the name and address of each such employee.
101.4 The Contractor shall be required to maintain a minimum ratio of one
journeyman over fifty-five years of age, for every five journeymen in his employ.
This ratio must be maintained if such journeymen are available.
101.5 Refer to Article 36 Re: Standard Provincial Hiring and Mobility provisions –
which supersede any conflicting provisions in this Article 101.
Article 102
SHOW-UP TIME
102.1 An employee who reports for work on schedule and is informed that no work
is available, shall be paid four (4) hours at his applicable rate and all other
applicable benefits. He may, however, be required to perform other work of his
trade as directed by the Contractor or his representative.
102.2 If an employee has started work and the work cannot proceed, the employee
so affected shall receive his applicable rate of pay for the time spent working on the
job, but no less than four (4) hours pay, and all other applicable benefits. He may,
however, be required to perform other work of his trade as directed by the
Contractor or his representative.
102.3 An employee who because of failure of the Contractor to inform him during
working hours, that no work is available or because he has been instructed to report
by the Contractor or his representative, reports for work on schedule and is informed
that no work is available shall be entitled to be paid a minimum of four (4) hours at
his regular rate.
Article 103
JOB STEWARDS
103.1 Where, in the opinion of the Union, a Job Steward is required, the Business
Manager or his representative shall make such appointment from among the
Contractor's employees who are qualified journeymen and if possible one in
possession of an accredited Safety Certificate from the Construction Safety
Association of Ontario.
103.2 The Union shall notify the Contractor by letter of the name of the Steward or
any replacement.
103.3 The Steward's first duty is to the work required to be performed by him for
the Contractor. He shall, however, be responsible for administering this Agreement,
safeguarding the interests of the Union on the job site and reporting any infraction
thereof to the Contractor's foreman and the Union. He shall also report all
infractions of Government safety regulations to the foreman on the job and to the
Business Representative of the Union. He shall be allowed to keep a record of the
workers hired, laid off or discharged. The steward shall be permitted to carry out
his duties during working hours without loss of pay.
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103.4 The Steward may assist in having injured workmen promptly taken care of
and when necessary may accompany them to hospital or home without loss of time.
103.5 The Steward shall be the second to the last journeyman employed on the job
provided he has the trade qualifications to perform the work required.
103.6 In the event the Job Steward is not the second to last journeyman to be laid
off or transferred, there shall be a prior meeting with the Business Representative of
the Union to discuss the matter.
103.7 In the event that overtime is required to be worked, the Steward shall be
given the first opportunity to work overtime, providing he is qualified to perform the
work.
Article 104
WORK BREAK
104.1 A work break not exceeding fifteen (15) minutes may be taken by an
employee once in each half of a shift and at commencement of overtime, when time
off for a meal is not taken. Employees will not leave their immediate work area
during the work break, provided there is adequate protection against adverse
conditions.
104.2 The Contractor or Foreman shall schedule the work break midway in each
half of a shift where practical.
104.3 If the work break interferes with the progress of the work, the break may be
staggered so that all men will not be stopped at the same time.
104.4 The work break herein is for the sole purpose as described above and shall
not be used to accumulate time off and/or shorten the ordinary hours of labour.
Article 105
JOB SITE ACCOMMODATION
105.1 Adequately heated accommodation shall be provided by the contractor on
each project when necessary.
Such accommodation shall be weather proof and shall be kept reasonably clean. A
table and sufficient benches or seats, for the employees on the job, shall be provided
in the accommodation. Trailerized or portable accommodation shall include tables,
benches, light, heat maintained at minimum 68 degrees F., proper access and egress
and shall not be used for material storage.
105.2 Where 8 or more employees are employed on any project of a duration of 60
working days or more mechanically operated chemical or flush type toilets equipped
for heat and light shall be used where such facilities may be reasonably provided
for.
105.3 A reasonable supply of potable drinking water shall be kept readily
accessible for the use of workers. A clean and sanitary means of drinking the water
shall be provided. Chilled water shall be supplied directly from a piping system or
from a clean, sealed container having a drain faucet.
Article 106
TOOLS
106.1 Local Union 46 employees shall supply their own tape, pliers, and level. All
other trade tools required for the job will be supplied by the contractor. Employees
receiving trade tools from the Employer shall be held responsible for the return of
such tools in good condition subject to normal wear and tear.
On lay-off or termination, the employee will be allowed reasonable time to return
tools to the employer. Other tools or equipment which are issued to a foreman and
are used by one or more employees shall be the responsibility of the employer.
Article 107
SERVICE AND REPAIR WORK
107.1 The following overtime rates of pay shall apply for service and repair work:
a) On a regular day: for the first hour regular rate; and for work in excess of such
first hour at time and one-half until midnight and at double time from midnight to
8:00 a.m..
b) On a Saturday, Sunday or any stipulated statutory holiday as set out in Article 6,
at double time, plus one additional hour at straight time for traveling to and from his
home.
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Article 108
HOURS OF WORK
108.1 The regular hours of work on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday, will be from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with one-half hour for lunch. Subject to
agreement of the Union and Management, the Contractor may vary the starting and
finishing time on any job site by one-half hour.
108.2 Effective June 3, 1995 the regular work week shall be thirty-six (36) hours
per week. The work week shall be based on four (4) days at nine (9) hours per day
Monday to Thursday and/or Tuesday to Friday, or four (4) days at eight (8) hours
per day Monday to Thursday and four (4) hours on Friday. All work preformed
beyond these hours shall be deemed to be overtime.
108.3 Refer to Standard Article 33 regarding further flexibility in scheduling work
hours; and in an effort to increase/regain market share Standard Article 39 should be
enhanced regarding provision for forty hour work week on mutual agreement.
108.4 If a holiday falls on a Monday or Friday during the normal work week, all
employees shall work the remaining four (4) days of that particular week at the
regular rate of pay.
Article 109
OVERTIME
109.1 All hours worked on Saturdays and Sundays and the Statutory Holidays listed
in Article 6 when worked shall be paid at the rate of Double Time.
109.2 For those Locals working 36 hours per week (i.e. (4) four (8) eight hour days
Monday to Thursday and (4) four hours Friday) Friday afternoon will be paid at (1
½) one and one half times the full rate of pay. All other overtime beyond the normal
hours per day shall be paid at the rate of Double Time with the exception of Article
110 - Shift Work and Article 107 - Service and Repair Work.
109.3 On scheduled overtime work, preference where practical shall be given to the
employees regularly employed on the project.
109.4 Meals on overtime - When an employee has not been notified the previous
day that he will be required to work for more than two hours beyond the normal
quitting time of the shift, he shall be provided with a meal and allowed a half-hour
to consume meal without pay at the time directed by the employer. The above noted
is not applicable to the first eight hours worked on Saturdays and Sundays.
Article 110
SHIFT WORK
110.1 If shift work should become necessary in addition to the ordinary hours of
work, one (1) full additional shift must be worked in each twenty-four (24) hour
period. It is recognized that when conditions allow only night work, the provision of
Paragraph 110.7 and 110.10 of this Article shall prevail. Refer to Standard Article
32 regarding special condition hours of work.
110.2 Shift work must be worked for at least four (4) consecutive work days. These
may be based on consecutive regular work days, weekends or holidays, providing
the applicable weekend and/or holiday premiums are paid.
110.3 Work commencing at the regular starting time shall work the ordinary hours
of work at regular pay.
110.4 A shift commencing any time after eight a.m. (8:00 am) and before seven
p.m. (7:00 p.m.) shall work seven (7) hours for eight (8) hours pay for four (4) days
and three (3) hours for four (4) hours pay for one (1) day. (Based on a five (5) day
thirty-six (36) hour work week).
110.5 A shift commencing any time between seven p.m. (7:00 p.m.) and two a.m.
(2:00 a.m.) shall work six (6) hours for eight (8) hours pay for four (4) days, and
work three (3) hours for four (4) hours pay for one (1) day. Hourly rates mentioned
herein shall mean single time. (Based on a five (5) day thirty-six (36) hour work
week).
110.6 No employee shall work more than one (1) shift in any twenty-four (24) hour
period under the conditions of this Article. Overtime hours shall not be considered
shift work. An employee shall not return to work without an eight (8) hour break in
any twenty-four (24) hour period.
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110.7 When work cannot be done during the day, such work may be done as
straight night shift of not more than seven (7) working hours for which a premium of
one (1) hour shall be paid for each shift. This shift shall be for work only between
the hours of five p.m. (5:00 p.m.) and eight a.m. (8:00 a.m.) on Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday and work three (3) hours for a premium of one (1) hour for
the Friday shift. Friday shift will be only to one a.m. (1:00 am) Saturday. (Based
on a five (5) day thirty-six (36) hour work week).
110.8 A shift commencing any time after eight a.m. (8:00 a.m.) and before seven
p.m. (7:00 p.m.) shall work eight (8) hours for nine (9) hours pay. All hours worked
beyond eight (8) hours per day or thirty-two (32) hours per week shall be paid at the
overtime rate. (Based on a four (4) day thirty-six (36) hour work week).
110.9 A shift commencing any time between seven p.m. (7:00 p.m.) and two a.m.
(2:00 a.m.) shall work seven (7) hours for nine (9) hours pay. All hours worked
beyond seven (7) hours per day or twenty-eight (28) hours per week shall be paid at
the overtime rate. Hourly rates mentioned herein shall mean single time (Based on a
four (4) day thirty-six (36) hour work week).
110.10 When work cannot be done during the day, such work may be done as a
straight night shift of not more than eight (8) working hours for which a premium of
one (1) hour shall be paid for each shift. This shift shall work only between the
hours of five p.m. (5:00 p.m.) and eight a.m. (8:00 a.m.) on Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday but Friday only until three-thirty a.m. (3:30 a.m.) (Saturday).
(Based on a four (4) day thirty-six (36) hour work week).
110.11 All time worked on Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays shall be paid for at the
rate of Double Time, except as set out in Articles 110.7 and 110.10.
110.12 An Employee shall not return to work without an eight (8) hour break in any
twenty-four (24) hour period.
Article 111
FOREMEN
111.1 Job Foreman shall mean: a qualified journeyman who is elevated by his
employer to layout work and who shall within the terms of this Agreement instruct
other members in his respective trade. Job Foremen shall be paid at 15% over the
base rate.
111.2 The Employer shall have the exclusive right to appoint a Job Foreman to the
Job Foreman's rate at the Employer's sole discretion.
111.3 Should any dispute arise on the job over classification of a Job Foreman,
members of the Union must remain with the Employer with whom the dispute arose
until the Joint Conference Board has dealt with the case and rendered a decision,
and in the event of a decision favorable to the employee retroactive wages shall be
paid to date of employee's written notice to the Joint Conference Board.
Article 112
JOINT TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIP
112.1 To assure the Industry of an adequate supply of properly trained and skilled
mechanics, there shall be a Joint Training and Apprenticeship Committee to which
the Zone Association and the Union shall each appoint six (6) representatives.
112.2 This Committee shall be responsible for:
(a) an Apprenticeship Program under which the Local Apprenticeship standards
shall be administered and also co-ordinated with the quorum except that where, at
the request of either chairman of the respective parties' committees, a special
summoned meeting is called,
(b) a Journeyman Training Program under which advanced training programs will
be administered and co-ordinated for the purpose of enabling journeymen to acquire
a full and complete knowledge of the advancement, new techniques and skills in
their crafts.
112.3 This committee shall meet monthly except during August and December. Six
(6) members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum except that where, at the
request of either chairman of the respective Parties committees, a special summoned
meeting is called, three (3) representatives of each Party shall constitute a quorum.
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112.4 At meetings of this Committee no more than three (3) representatives of each
of the Parties shall cast a vote, and in the event of a tie vote the matter shall be
referred to the Joint Conference Board for settlement.
112.5 This Committee shall, on behalf of the Contractors and in complete
accordance with the Committee's recommendations, give a tangible award to each
plumber-apprentice completing his fourth period of apprenticeship and receiving a
qualifying mark of 70% or over as established by this committee in the Junior
Mechanics Examination conducted under its auspices.
112.6 This Committee shall, on behalf of the Contractors, give to each steamfitter
apprentice completing his fourth period of apprenticeship and receiving a qualifying
mark of 70% or over as established by this Committee in the Junior Mechanics'
examination conducted under its auspices, a tangible award in recognition of his
attainment. This tangible award shall be of equal value to the Plumbers Tangible
Award and in accordance with the recommendations of the Committee.
112.7 The allowable proportion of apprentices to journeymen shall be one (1)
apprentice to every three (3) journeymen. Changes to the proportion of apprentices
to journeymen may be recommended by the Joint Training and Apprenticeship
Committee for a decision of the Joint Conference Board.
112.8 All prospective apprentices must have completed at least a grade ten
education and must be approved by this Committee and registered with the Union
before being employed.
112.9 To enable this Committee to fulfill its obligations as related to apprentices
only, the Zone Association shall allocate to it the necessary sum of money.
112.10 An Apprentice attending Trade School will be considered temporarily laid
off and shall return to employment with the Contractor at the completion of his
Trade School.
112.11 The employer shall also provide a completed termination slip provided by
the Joint Training and Apprenticeship Committee.
112.12 A pre-apprentice program is to be implemented May 1, 2008; to be
reviewed by a Joint MCAT/Local 46 Committee.
Article 113
INTEGRITY
113.1 Both parties to this Agreement agree to co-operate and maintain a high
standard of honesty in this industry. Contractors will report to officials of the Union
instances of contravention of the principal of working at plumbing and heating at
night or on Saturday, Sunday and Holidays for other than their regular Contractors.
113.2 It is understood that this Agreement shall apply to all firms or companies
engaged in the specific character of work covered by this Agreement, which may be
or hereafter are incorporated by any member of the Zone Association and which are
owned or controlled directly or indirectly by them.
Article 114
EMPLOYEE MEMBER OF COMMITTEE
114.1 Where an employee is a member of a recognized Committee and is required
to attend to his duties in connection with that committee, he shall not be subject to
penalty or loss of employment other than those hours he is absent from his job.
Article 115
SUPPLEMENTARY AGREEMENTS
115.1 Any Mechanical Maintenance or Domestic Agreements to which the Union is
a signatory shall be made available to any Contractor member of the Zone
Association for signature and coverage if he so desires.
115.2 Copies of all collective agreements to which the Union is a signatory shall be
forwarded, upon signing by the Union, to the Zone Association for the information
of its members.
Article 116
TEMPORARY HEAT
116.1 Where the supply of temporary heat is necessary, and the use of the
permanent equipment is involved prior to the completion of the general test and
acceptance of the system by the Owner or his agent, only qualified members of the
Union shall be allowed to operate the system.
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116.2
Where the supply of temporary heat is necessary and the use of temporary
equipment is required only qualified members of the Union shall be allowed to
unload, fabricate, install and operate the system where a UA/MCA contractor is
responsible.
Article 117
GENERAL WORK PRACTICE
117.1 All piping machines, whether power or manually operated, which are
required to perform piping fabrication work on the job, shall be operated by
members of the Union.
117.2 All brass work to be tinned by members of the Union. All lead work to be
fabricated and wiped on the job site or in the Contractor's shop by members of the
Union. All lead burning and sheet lead work on the site to be done by members of
the Union.
117.3 Only certified members of Local Union 46 and apprentices shall handle tools
and materials of the trade on the job site.
117.4 If the Employer requires an Employee to wear a company uniform or specific
clothing, such garments shall be provided by the Employer at no cost to the
Employee and shall be produced in a non-flammable material.
Article 118 ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT OF WAGES/VOLUNTARY
RRSP CONTRIBUTIONS
118.1 In addition to Standard Article 5.1, electronic banking deposit of wages is
acceptable.
Article 119
VOLUNTARY RRSP CONTRIBUTIONS
Those employees wishing to participate in UA Local 46's Voluntary RRSP
Contribution Plan, will have the employer deduct $.50 per hour earned (after tax), or
adjusted subject to the agreement of both parties to this Agreement, out of the
employee’s base rate. The RRSP money withheld will be reported on an RRSP
Reporting Form listing the contributing employees and their respective
contributions. A cheque made out to Sun Life Insurance Company for the total
amount of RRSP Contributions from the employees along with the RRSP Reporting
Form will be forwarded monthly to the Administrator with the monthly Welfare and
pension Reporting Form. The RRSP Reporting Form will be sent to the employer by
the Administrator.
Article 120
TARGET FUND
It has been agreed that a Target Fund be established to provide subsidies to
employers bound by this agreement, on projects in the geographic area of Zone 11,
under certain conditions.
This fund will be administered by UA Local 46 in accordance to procedures agreed
upon by the Zone Association.
Any employer desiring to apply for a subsidy from this fund may obtain the details
of the procedures to be followed from the Zone Association or UA Local 46.
SCHEDULES
A
RATES OF PAY
1. The Base Rates of Pay Shall be:
Effective Date
Journeyman
Job Foreman
May 28, 2007
$34.04 per hour
$39.21
Nov 1, 2007
$34.17 per hour
$39.36
May 1, 2008
$35.35 per hour
$40.72
May 1, 2009
$36.71 per hour
$42.27
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2. Apprentices shall be paid the following percentage of the Journeyman's hourly
rate:
First Period Apprentice
40%
Second Period Apprentice
50%
Third Period Apprentice
60%
Fourth Period Apprentice
70%
Fifth Period Apprentice
85%
Refer to Standard Article 35 for additional information regarding Apprentice Wages
and Benefits.
B
PAY FOR VACATION AND STATUTORY HOLIDAYS
1. Pay rates shall be as follows:
Vacation Pay 5% of the hourly rate.
Statutory Holiday Pay 5% of the hourly rate.
A total of 10% of the rate of pay per hour.
See Article 6.4 page 6 for payment method.
C
WELFARE CONTRIBUTIONS
1. Each Contractor shall contribute to the Union Welfare Plan a sum equal to $2.97
for each hour's pay earned by each of his employees. Refer to Article 30 for
additional contribution related to continuation of benefits.
D
PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS
1. Each Contractor shall contribute to the Union Pension Plan a sum equal to $6.10
for each hour's pay earned by each of his employees; $6.40 effective May 1, 2008;
$6.70 effective May 1, 2009.
E
UNION TRAINING FUND
1. Each Contractor shall contribute to the Union Training Fund a sum equal to 26
cents for each hour's pay earned by each of his employees; 31 cents effective
November 1, 2007; 36 cents effective May 1, 2008; 41 cents effective May 1, 2009.
Refer to Standard Article 23 for additional Training Fund.
2. This Fund shall be used for the retraining and upgrading of members of the
Union and shall be jointly administered by three representatives appointed by the
Zone Association and three representatives appointed by the Union.
F
SUPPLEMENTARY UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT
1. Each Contractor shall contribute to the Union Supplementary Unemployment
Benefit Plan a sum equal to twenty cents (20 cents) for each hour's pay earned by
each of his employees.
G
ZONE ASSOCIATION INDUSTRY FUND
1. Each Employer bound by this Agreement shall contribute 37 cents per hour for
each hour earned by each employee covered by this Agreement and remit such
contributions with the Welfare Plan, The Pension Plan, The Supplementary
Unemployment Benefit Fund, The Training Fund and The Union Dues Promotion
Fund Benefit Contributions payable hereunder. Such amounts on receipt shall be
immediately paid to the Zone Association as each Employer's contribution for the
general purposes of the Zone Association including the Zone Association's costs of
negotiating and administering this agreement.
2. The Fund shall be administered by the Board of Governors of the Zone
Association.
3. Payments for this Fund shall be as detailed in Schedule L - Date for
Contributions and Monthly Reports.
4. Per Letter of Understanding of May 13, 2001, the Zone Association agrees that it
will pay UA Local 46 for the collection of this Fund in the amount of 2% of total
fees collected per month to a maximum of one thousand ($1,000) dollars,
commencing May, 2001.
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H
UNION FIELD DUES/PROMOTION FUND
1. Each Contractor shall deduct from the wages of each Member in their employ a
sum equal to 52 cents for each hour's pay earned;54 cents effective May 1, 2008; 57
cents effective May 1, 2009. Based on 1.5% of (Base Rate + Target Fund).Payment
shall be made under the conditions outlined in Schedule L in this Agreement.
I
TRAVEL ALLOWANCE
Travel throughout Zone 11 is no longer paid on a per km basis; is covered via each
Contractor contributing, effective May 1, 2008, one dollar ($1.00) in Travel Burden
funds for each hour’s pay earned by each of his employees; one dollar and twentyfive cents effective May 1, 2009. These funds are “in addition to” the seventy-five
cents of travel burden established prior to May 1, 2008.
J
BOARD ALLOWANCE
1. An employee required to work on a job outside Metropolitan Toronto and not
permitted to return daily shall, in addition to being paid at his regular hourly rate, be
entitled to:
(a) Bus, plane or train fares shall be paid to employees except where equivalent or
suitable covered transportation is provided by the employer. The method of
transportation will be at the discretion of the employer;
(b) If traveling at night by train, fare for a sleeper;
(c) Pay at his/her regular hourly rate while traveling up to 9 hours per day;
(d) In addition to the above, he shall be paid for all properly vouchered board and
expenses, and in any case the allowance shall not be less than $55.03 per day
worked; $56.53 effective May 1, 2008; $58.03 effective May 1, 2009.
(e) Pay for room and board on any of the stipulated statutory holidays if he has
worked at least 7 1/2 hours on the working day immediately preceding such holiday
and the working day immediately following such holiday;
(f) Board for a full day if sent home because of job conditions;
2. The actual cost of transportation to and from such outside job shall be paid to the
employee whether he returns to Metropolitan Toronto or not;
(a) every 2 months for jobs within 320 km of Metropolitan Toronto;
(b) every 4 months for jobs within 640 km of Metropolitan Toronto;
(c) every 6 months for jobs within 960 km of Metropolitan Toronto.
3. An employee who leaves such a job of his own volition within 90 days from its
commencement may forfeit transportation cost and traveling time pay to
Metropolitan Toronto.
4. To meet the requirements of the Income Tax Act, an employee shall submit
signed detailed accounts of his room, board and traveling expenses to his Contractor
and shall retain copies for his own use.
K
JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE TRUSTEES
1. The herein noted Union Training Fund shall be administered by the respective
Joint Trustees appointed by the Zone Association and the Union in accordance with
the Trust Instruments.
2. Trusteeship of the aforesaid Welfare Plan, Pension Plan and Supplementary
Unemployment Benefit Plan shall be administered by the union only (effective on
date all conditions for such single trusteeship are met - as spelled out in June 30,
1990 MCAO/OPTC memorandum of agreement). Union Training Fund shall
remain jointly trusted by the Zone Association and the Union.
3. A separate trust instrument with equal representatives from the Zone Association
and the Union (three from Zone Association and three from Union) shall be put in
place to ensure that the herein noted Alcohol/Drug Abuse Fund is used for the
purpose for which it was negotiated. Under no circumstance will the fund or any
portion thereof be used for bricks or mortar, but strictly for a rehabilitation program
for the members of the union. This will not prevent the funds being incorporated
into a Provincial Program, providing such program is structured with the same
philosophy and rehabilitation programs.
L
DATE FOR CONTRIBUTIONS AND MONTHLY REPORTS
1. Payments to be made by each of the Contractors towards the Denovo Fund, the
Contingency Fund, the Welfare Plan, The Pension Plan, The Supplementary
Unemployment Benefit Fund, The Training Fund, The Zone Association Industry
Fund and The Union Dues Promotion Fund shall be made monthly and forwarded
by cheque prior to the 20th day of the month following the month for which the
contributions are to be made. This will be sent with a list of names of the employees
for whom the contributions are being made to the Administrator of the Welfare Plan.
The funds generated since the inception of the Alcohol/Drug Abuse Fund, shall be
forwarded to the Administrator and held in a separate account.
2. The Administrator shall forthwith forward to the Zone Association the sum
comprising the contributions to the Zone Association Industry Fund and to the
Trustees the sums comprising the Training Fund, and to the Union the sums
comprising the Union Dues Promotion Fund.
3. Forms for the purpose of reporting contributions shall be provided by the
Administrator of the Funds and triplicate copies shall be forwarded to the
Administrator, one of which will be sent to the Union Office, and one to the Zone
Association office.
4. See Article 41 – Funds Remittance Process/Penalties.
M
PARKING
1. For all members employed in the Downtown Core, the Employer will pay, on
receipt of proof of parking, a sum of $12 per day worked to cover the cost of
parking.
2. The Downtown Core is the area from the Don Valley in the east to Keele Street
in the west and from Lake Ontario in the south to Sheppard Avenue in the north.
N
CONTINGENCY FUND
Each Employer shall deduct from the wages of each member in their employ a sum
equal to eight (8) cents per hour for each hour earned.
Payment shall be made under the conditions outlined in schedule L in this
agreement.
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APPENDIX 12
ZONE 12 KINGSTON - LOCAL UNION 221
WAGE SCHEDULES
APPENDIX 12
ZONE 12 KINGSTON - LOCAL UNION 221
Effective Dates
May 28/07
May 1/08
May 1/09
33.77
34.82
Basic Rate
32.64
3.38
3.48
Vacation Pay 10%
3.26
2.25
2.30
Welfare
2.25
6.55
6.80
Pension
6.55
0.20
0.20
Training
0.20
S.U.B.
0.10
0.10
Article 23
0.10
0.03
0.03
Article 30
0.03
Denovo
0.04
0.04
0.03 *
incl.
incl.
incl.
O.P.T.P.F.
incl.
incl.
incl.
OCS
0.80
0.90
1.00
Stabilization Fund
incl.
incl.
incl.
Union Field Dues
TOTAL
45.86
47.22
48.77
0.37
0.37
0.37
Zone Association Fund
0.115
0.115
0.115
MIAC/WTF Funds
TOTAL
46.345
47.705
49.255
After Tax Deductions:
1.00
1.05
1.10
Union Field Dues
0.05
0.05
0.05
Contingency Fund
O.P.T.P.F.
0.23
0.23
0.23
OCS
0.01
0.01
0.01
Local 221 have included in their Base Rate the "Ontario Pipe Trades Promotion
Fund", "Union Field Dues", Contingency Fund and "OCS (Ontario Construction
Secretariat) Fund". After tax the full amount of each fund is deducted from Base
Rate and remitted in accordance with the local Appendix. The MIAC/WTF Funds
are GST taxable; GST Registration number for these funds is: 124252065. * includes additional $0.01 employee contribution being effective May 28, 2007 vs.
May 1, 2008.
Foreman
General + 20%, Foreman + 15%, Working + 10%
Work Week
36 hours
Article 101
HIRING
101.1 The Company agrees to hire only members of Local 221 as long as the Union
is able to supply mechanics and apprentices to take care of the needs of the
employer, and the Company, when hiring, shall give the Union fair notice of their
requirements, which shall be at least three days where possible. If the Union cannot
supply mechanics who are members of the United Association, Local 221, the
Union will supply mechanics who are members of the United Association.
HIRING PROCEDURE AND NO LOANING OF OR THE EXCHANGE OF
EMPLOYEES
101.2 The employer agrees to hire from the list of unemployed Union members of
Local Union 221 Journeymen and Apprentices. The employer shall have the right to
choose from the list of unemployed members on a 50/50 basis of selection in
accordance to Article 36. Also the Employer has the right to name hire foreman,
general foreman, and service repair journeyman (for service work only) from the list
of unemployed Local Union 221 members. Any abuse of this hiring procedure shall
be in violation of this agreement.
Employer has the right to recall employees laid off and available for work up to a
period of fifteen (15) working days from date of lay-off. Also when employee is
hired by employer for a period of ten (10) working days or less, his name will
remain in the same position in the Local Union 221 lay-off book.
101.3 A member or members of Local Union 221 shall not be loaned or borrowed
from one employer to another and members of Local Union 221 shall not be
exchanged between employers for any purpose.
101.4 Previous to starting to work for or to perform work of the program of any
employer or shop, members are to be considered as being unemployed and must
report to the Local Union 221 office in order to obtain a referral slip from the Union.
101.5 Under no circumstances shall any employer transfer employees from one
company to another company, without terminating the employees and complying
with the hiring procedure in this Collective Agreement.
101.6 In order to be eligible for employment, both apprentice and journeyman
members must be and remain in good standing with Local Union 221 and before
reporting for work, obtain work referral slips from the Business Manager or
Business Agent of local Union 221. Also, unemployed members of Local Union 221
must report to the Union Office to sign lay-off book.
101.7
(a) Work referral slips must be placed with the Employer (or
Representative) before any member is taken into employment. Should any member
start work without complying with the above conditions, then the Local Union 221
reserves the right to remove that member from the job or shop.
(b) A member of Local 221 who has quit his employment shall be
registered at the bottom of the Union's out-of-work list and will not be allowed to be
name hired for 15 working days, except supervision.
101.8 When an employee first reports for work with an employer, he shall give to
the Employer or his representative the following documents:
(a) Health Card Number;
(b) Social Security Number;
(c) Certificate of apprenticeship or proper qualifications.
101.9 On any job, project, or in any shop requiring the use of more than six (6)
employees, one (1) for every (7) shall be over fifty-five (55) years of age, if
available and are acceptable to the Employer.
Article No.
Title
Schedule
Title
101
Hiring
A Wages
102
Show-up Time
B Vacation & Statutory Holiday Pay
103
Job Steward
C Welfare Fund
104
Work Break
D Pension Fund
105
Job Site Accommodation
E Training Fund
106
Tools
F
107
Emergency Repairs
G Industry Fund
108
Hours of Work
H Union Field Dues and/or Promo. Fund
109
Overtime
I
Travel Allowance
110
Shift Work
J
Board Allowance
111
Foremen
K
112
Apprentices
L Distribution of Trust Funds
113
Owners and Managers
M Stabilization Fund
114
Penalty Clause
115
116
Small Jobs
Note: Numbered Articles and/or Schedules that are left blank are for standard
reference only and do not apply to this Appendix.
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160
101.10 When a Welder reports for work with an Employer, he shall present to the
employer a Welder's Performance ticket for the Procedures required on that job that
are covered by MCA Kingston Procedures MCAK-W1 to MCAK-W4, inclusive.
Unemployed Welders who are tested on their time shall be paid by the first
Employer for whom he works, for four hours, whether there were one or more tests
involved.
When MCA Kingston does not have a procedure that is required on the job, the
conditions set out in Article 21 of the Provincial Agreement shall apply.
101.11 Refer to Article 36 Re: Standard Provincial Hiring and Mobility provisions
– which supersede any conflicting provisions in this Article 101.
106.2 The Employee must accept responsibility for the tools and equipment supplied
by the Contractor. Employees must report the breakage, loss, or witnessed abuse of
such tools and equipment immediately to the Contractor. Upon layoff, the employee
will return to the employer all issued tools and equipment for audit, in exchange for
return of their duplicate key.
Employees willfully misusing, losing, or having stolen, same tools, shall pay for
same, but only if the loss or theft occurred as a result of the employees’ negligence.
106.3 The Contractor agrees to provide adequate protection and storage for all tools
issued and accepts the responsibility for normal wear and tear on return of broken or
worn tools.
Article 102
REPORTING
102.1 An Employee reporting for work at the regular starting time at a shop or job
site and no work is available, unless previously notified, shall receive two (2) hours
pay at the applicable rate of pay, plus travel time if applicable.
102.2 Any Employee reporting for work on a day which inclement weather does
prevent work from being carried on, unless he has been notified the day previous
that no work will be available, shall receive a minimum of two (2) hours reporting
time pay, at the applicable hourly rate.
102.3 Employees who do report and commence work, shall receive a minimum of
four (4) hours pay at the applicable hourly rate. In such case the Employee shall
remain on the job for either the two (2) hours reporting time or the four (4) hours
starting time, whichever is applicable.
Article 107 EMERGENCY AND REPAIR WORK OVERTIME
107.1 If necessary, to finish up a repair job on a regular working day, that does not
take more than one (1) hour of overtime, an employee will be paid for said hour at
the regular hourly rate of pay. Other emergency and repair type of work performed
outside the regular working hours, on a regular working day, for the first three (3)
hours, shall be paid for at time and one half the regular rate of pay. Any emergency
and repair type of work performed in excess of three (3) hours, shall be paid for at
double the regular hourly rate.
107.2 Any Employee who is recalled to work after leaving the job site, and without
having received prior notice, to do emergency work, shall be paid at double the
hourly rate. Time shall commence from when the call is received and until the
Employee returns to his residence. A reasonable time allowance to be given for
supervising the calling and obtaining of other Employees and for proceeding to and
returning from the job. Upon every call-out, each Employee must receive at least the
minimum of one (1) hours pay at double the hourly rate.
Article 103
SHOP STEWARDS
103.1 A Steward shall be a qualified journeyman elected by members on the job
with approval of the Business Manager who shall, in addition to his work as a
journeyman, be permitted to perform during working hours such of his Union duties
as cannot be performed at other times which consist of these duties assigned to him
by the Business Manager or Business Agent. It is understood and agreed that the
Steward's duties do not include matters relating to referrals, hiring and termination.
The Union agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible
and the employer agrees to allow the Steward a reasonable amount of time for the
performance of such duties.
103.2
The Steward shall not be laid off prior to the manpower requirements
being reduced to five (5) Journeymen employees, which number includes the
Steward, but excludes the Foreman, providing the Steward has the trade
qualifications for the work to be performed. He shall not be laid off, transferred or
discharged by reason of his executing his duties and responsibilities as a Steward.
Article 104
WORK BREAK
104.1 Employees are allowed two (2) ten (10) minute rest periods to be taken
approximately at mid morning and mid afternoon. Time to be mutually agreed to by
the Employer and the Union. Employees requested to work overtime shall be
allowed ten (10) minutes rest period every two (2) hours.
Article 105
JOB SITE ACCOMMODATION
105.1 The Employer agrees to co-operate in maintaining non-smoking, sanitary
and properly heated accommodations, to be provided by the Employer for the
Employees to eat their lunch and store their working clothes, which are to be kept
clean by the Employees.
Article 106
TOOLS
106.1 All Employees shall provide a tape, pliers, torpedo level, 9/16" box end
wrench, and key lock with duplicate key for Employer, at their own expense. All
other tools, safety and protective clothing and equipment shall be supplied by the
Employer.
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Article 108
HOURS OF WORK
108.1 The hours of labor shall be eight (8) per day, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for four
(4) days, Monday to Thursday inclusive. Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
108.2 Depending upon the requirements of the Contractor, project or client and with
mutual agreement between the Contractor and the Union, hours of labour of four
days at nine (9) hours per day, may be established.
108.3 Lunch period will be between 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. The length of the
lunch will be determined by mutual agreement between the Employers and the
Union.
108.4 Refer to Standard Article 33 regarding further flexibility in scheduling work
hours; and Standard Article 39 regarding provision for forty hour work week on
mutual agreement.
Article 109
OVERTIME
109.1 If four (4) or more hours of overtime are worked beyond the regular eight (8)
hour day, and on a continuous basis, a half (1/2) hour lunch period will be paid for
at the rate applicable.
If three (3) or more hours of overtime are worked beyond the regular nine (9) hour
day, and on a continuous basis, a half (1/2) hour lunch period will be paid for at the
rate applicable.
109.2 NEW CONSTRUCTION OVERTIME: For those Locals working 36 hours
per week (i.e. (4) four (8) eight hour days Monday to Thursday and (4) four hours
Friday) Friday afternoon will be paid at (1 ½) one and one half times the full rate of
pay. All other work performed outside the regular working hours on new
construction work, shall be paid for at double the regular rate of pay.
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109.3 During periods of heavy unemployment, overtime work can be performed
only after permission has been granted by the Union and when the work situation is
suitable to employment of more employees.
109.4 Work performed on Saturday, Sunday, and the Statutory Holidays as listed
under Article 6 shall be paid for at double the regular rate of pay.
Article 110
SHIFT WORK
110.1 MULTIPLE SHIFT WORK: Multiple shift work may be performed at the
option of the Employer. To constitute multiple shift work, shift work must be
worked for at least four (4) consecutive work days. These may be based on
consecutive regular work days, weekends or holidays, providing the applicable
weekend and/or holiday premiums are paid. In addition to the regular hours of work,
when shift work is worked, one full additional shift must be worked in each twentyfour (24) hour period.
The day shift shall work a regular shift as outlined in Article 108.1 or 108.2 of the
Agreement. The second and third shift shall work an equivalent shift, for which
Employees shall receive pay for the hours worked plus fifteen (15) percent shift
premium and overtime will be paid at 115 percent of regular rate plus premium time
(ie. first 8 or 9 hour rate = (regular rate x 1.15); overtime rate = (regular rate x 1.15
plus regular rate).
110.2 ALTERNATE SHIFT WORK: Alternate shift work may be performed at the
option of the Employer where work cannot be carried out during the regular working
hours. Payment for Alternate Shift Work shall be time and one half the regular rate
of pay. Except when a holiday occurs, and Employees required to perform Alternate
Shift Work, must receive a minimum of thirty- six (36) hours pay, plus one shift
premium of four (4) hours at the regular rate of pay. Refer to Standard Article 32
regarding special condition hours of work.
Article 111
FOREMAN
111.1 The employer shall appoint a working foreman, welding working foreman,
foreman and general foreman from the qualified members of Local Union 221;
except where the provisions of Article 36B apply.
116.2 Small jobs shall mean service work and contracts in the institutional and
commercial sectors, up to a Labour cost of $40,000 effective May 1, 1998 plus (the
Appendix 12 annual total package percentage increase as negotiated in each
successive MCAO/OPTC provincial agreement).
ie.
Effective May 28, 2007:
$49,611 + (.025) ($49,611) = $50,851
Effective May 1, 2008:
$50,851 + (.030) ($50,851) = $52,379
Effective May 1, 2009:
$52,377 + (.033) ($52,377) = $54,105
Members of Local 221 shall be employed under this article.
116.3 All other terms of this Agreement shall apply to journeymen and apprentices
working under this article.
SCHEDULES
A
WAGE RATES
1. The minimum wage rate for all journeymen shall be:
Effective May 28, 2007
$32.64
Effective May 1, 2008
$33.77
Effective May 1, 2009
$34.82
2. The minimum wage rate for Working Foremen, Foreman and General Foreman
are as follows:
Working Foreman Ten Percent (10) above the Journeyman's rate;
Foreman Fifteen Percent (15) above the Journeyman's rate;
General Foreman Twenty Percent (20) above the Journeyman's rate.
3. The minimum rates of wages for Apprentices are as follows:
1st year - 40% of Journeyman Rate
2nd year - 50% of Journeyman Rate
3rd year - 60% of Journeyman Rate
4th year - 70% of Journeyman Rate
5th year - 80% of Journeyman Rate
Effective Effective
May 28/07 May 1/08
$13.06
$13.51
$16.32
$16.89
$19.58
$20.26
$22.85
$23.64
$26.11
$27.02
Effective
May 1/09
$13.93
$17.41
$20.89
$24.37
$27.86
Refer to Standard Article 35 for additional information regarding Apprentice Wages
and Benefits.
Article 112
APPRENTICES
112.1 The allowable proportion of apprentices to journeyman shall be one (1)
apprentice to every three (3) journeyman.
B
PAY FOR VACATION AND STATUTORY HOLIDAYS
Statutory Holiday and Vacation Pay shall be 10% of the regular rate of pay and
SHALL BE PAID WEEKLY and shown on Pay Stubs.
Article 113
OWNERS AND MANAGERS
113.1 Owners and Managers whose duties involve supervising the work of others
are not included in the bargaining unit.
C
LOCAL UNION 221 - HEALTH AND WELFARE TRUST FUND
The Employer shall contribute $2.25 for each hour earned by each employee; $2.30
effective May 1, 2009; and remit the same to the Trust Fund Administrator by the
15th of the month following that in which the hours were worked. The Trust Fund
will be used to purchase benefits for the Employees and Staff.
Refer to Article 30 for additional contribution related to continuation of benefits.
Article 114
PENALTY CLAUSE
114.1 The Association agrees to report to the Union instances of contravention of
the principle of working only for recognized employers of Union labor, and Union
employees working at plumbing and heating at night for other than their regular
employers.
114.2 The Union agrees that any of its members who are regularly employed by an
employer who is party to this Agreement, who, without the knowledge or consent of
the employer, performs after regular working hours any plumbing, piping , fitting or
welding of pipe by contract, or labor only, or any other agreement between customer
and worker, shall be considered as violating the purpose of this agreement, and as
such the Local Union shall apply on finding such member guilty, a penalty up to a
maximum extent of U.A. Constitution payable M.C.A.K. and Local 221 jointly.
Article 116
SMALL JOBS
116.1 For Small jobs, the rate of pay shall be 90% of the total package of the main
agreement: $28.46; $29.48 effective May 1, 2008; $30.38 effective May 1, 2009.
The hours of work for jobs falling under this article shall be 40 hours per week.
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D
LOCAL UNION 221 & M.C.A. KINGSTON PENSION FUND
Employers shall contribute, $6.55; $6.80 effective May 1, 2009 for each hour earned
by each employee and remit the same to the Trust Fund Administrator by the 15th
of the month following that in which the hours were worked.
E
JOURNEYMEN AND APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
Industrial Standards Act & Joint Labour Management Committee
The Employers and the Union agree to continue active participation in a Joint
Committee for the purpose of establishing a Journeyman and Apprenticeship
Training Program; the Establishment of an Industrial Standards Act Schedule for
Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry; and a permanent Labour-Management
Committee set up.
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The Employers shall contribute by the 15th of the month following that in which the
hours were worked 19 cents for each hour earned (includes 10 cents under Article
23) by each employee, to the Trust fund administrator, who shall forward the
amounts collected to JATC for use on training of Journeymen and Apprentices.
The Employer shall deduct from each employee 11 cents for each hour earned, and
shall remit the amounts collected to the Trust Fund Administrator, who shall
forward the amounts to the JATC for use on training Journeymen and Apprentices.
G
INDUSTRY FUND
Each employer bound by this Agreement will contribute the amounts set out below
for every hour earned by each employee covered by this agreement. The
contribution will be paid by the 15th of each month following that in which the
hours were worked, to the Trust Fund Administrator. The Trust Fund Administrator
will forward these contributions to the Mechanical Contractors Association
Kingston, which shall be used for the general purposes of the Zone Association,
including negotiations and administration of this agreement.
Effective May 28, 2007
37 cents
M
STABILIZATION FUND
MCA Kingston and UA Local 221 have agreed to establish a Fund to provide
subsidies to contractors bound by this Agreement in the geographical area of Zone
12 under certain conditions. Stabilization funds shall be deducted based on an hours
earned basis.
UA Local 221 will administer this fund.
Any Contractor desiring to apply for a subsidy from this fund may obtain the details
of the procedures to be followed from MCA Kingston or UA Local 221.
H SUPPLEMENTARY UNION FIELD DUES/CONTINGENCY FUNDS
In addition, the Employer shall deduct from the wages of each employee a sum
equal to $1.00 per hour for each hour worked by each employee or part thereof;
$1.05 effective May 1, 2008; $1.10 effective May 1, 2009; and remit the same as the
total combined Supplementary Union Field Dues and Contingency fund to the Local
Union 221 on or before the 15th of the month immediately following the deduction.
I&J
BOARD AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCE
(a) Employees based in the cities of Kingston and Brockville shall provide their own
transportation to and from the shop or job within the free zone boundaries of their
base city or base shop. After the employee goes outside his base city free zone he
shall receive an extra remuneration, in accordance with (b) Free Zone Boundaries 49
cents per km; 51 cents effective May 1, 2008; 53 cents effective May 1, 2009; to a
maximum of $61.12 per day; $63.61 effective May 1, 2008; $66.10 effective May 1,
2009. If a Statutory Holiday occurs during the period of their absence the board
allowance will be paid providing the Employee works the full day previous to and
following the Statutory Holiday.
Should the project's hours of work be 4 days at 9 hours per day, applicable travel
allowance shall be paid on the basis of 4 days travel allowance for 4 days work.
(b) FREE ZONE BOUNDARIES
The free zone boundaries shall be a twenty-five (25) km radius in Kingston and
Brockville from their respective City Halls. Anyone working outside the free zone
boundary will be paid road miles from the edge of the free zone boundary to the
job site. Refer to Article 37 Re: the Standard Provincial Travel Free Zone – which
supersedes this Schedule, where in conflict.
L
DISTRIBUTION OF TRUST FUNDS
Payments called for in Schedules C, D, E, G, H and K shall be remitted by
Employers to the Trust Fund Administrator.
The Trust Fund Administrator will distribute the funds to the trust or Organization,
as the case may be, in the amounts shown in the Schedules by the 15th of the month
following that in which they were received. Note: Administrator meaning
collection agency only for various funds noted above.
See Article 41 – Funds Remittance Process/Penalties. (Note: in the case of Appendix
12, Article 41 to read “15% of the arrears” vs. “10% of the arrears”).
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APPENDIX 12W - "WESTERN AREA"
ZONE 12W OSHAWA - PETERBOROUGH - BELLEVILLE
LOCAL UNION 463 - WAGE SCHEDULES
Effective Dates
May 28/07
July 1/07
May 1/08
Basic Rate
32.47
33.50
32.52
Vacation Pay 10%
3.25
3.35
3.25
Zone Incentive Travel
0.35
0.35
0.35
Welfare
2.00
2.05
1.95
Pension
5.50
5.64
5.50
0.35
0.35
Training
0.35
S.U.B.
0.10
0.10
0.10
Article 23
0.10
0.10
0.10
Article 30
0.03
0.03
0.03
Denovo
0.02
0.04
0.02
OCS
0.01
0.01
0.01
O.P.T.P.F.
0.23
0.23
0.23
Sick & Distressed Fund
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.69
0.69
0.71
Union Field Dues
Charitable Donation
0.01
0.01
0.01
Contingency Fund
0.10
0.10
0.10
Stabilization Fund
1.00
1.00
1.00
TOTAL
46.24
46.24
47.60
Zone Association Fund
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.09
0.09
0.09
MIAC/WTF Funds
46.68
46.68
48.04
TOTAL
After Tax Deductions:
Union Field Dues
0.69
0.69
0.71
O.P.T.P.F.
0.23
0.23
0.23
OCS
0.01
0.01
0.01
Foreman: Area + 15%, Foreman + 10% Work Week: 36 hours
Local 463 does not have "Union Field Dues", "Ontario Pipe Trades Promotion
Fund" or "OCS (Ontario Construction Secretariat) Fund" included in the Base Rate.
In this case each fund is added to the Base Rate for taxing only. The Zone Incentive
Travel is also taxed. The full amount of each fund is deducted and remitted in
accordance with the local Appendix. Vacation Pay is calculated only on the
specified Base Rate. The MIAC/WTF Funds are GST taxable; GST Registration
number for these funds is: 124252065.
May 1/09
34.69
3.47
0.35
2.10
5.80
0.35
0.10
0.10
0.03
0.04
0.01
0.23
0.03
0.74
0.01
0.10
1.00
49.15
0.35
0.09
49.59
Article No. Title
Schedule
101
Hiring
A
102
Show-up Time
B
103
Job Steward
C
104
Work Break
D
105
Job Site Accommodation E
106
Tools
F
107
Emergency Repairs
G
108
Hours of Work
H
109
Overtime
I
110
Shift Work
J
111
Foremen
K
112
Apprentices
L
113
Pre-Job Conference
M
114
Special Leave
115
Industrial Projects
0.74
0.23
0.01
Title
Wages
Vacation & Statutory Holiday Pay
Training Fund
S.U.B.
Industry Fund
Union Field Dues and/or Promo. Fund
Travel Allowance
Board Allowance
Contingency Fund
Stabilization Fund
Parking
Note: Numbered Articles and/or Schedules that are left blank are for standard
reference only and do not apply to this Appendix.
APPENDIX 12W - "EASTERN AREA"
ZONE 12W OSHAWA - PETERBOROUGH - BELLEVILLE
LOCAL UNION 463 - WAGE SCHEDULES
Effective Dates
May 28/07 July 1/07
Basic Rate
31.66
31.71
3.17
Vacation Pay 10%
3.17
Welfare
2.00
1.95
5.50
Pension
5.50
0.35
Training
0.35
S.U.B.
0.10
0.10
Article 23
0.10
0.10
Article 30
0.03
0.03
0.02
Denovo
0.02
OCS
0.01
0.01
O.P.T.P.F.
0.23
0.23
Sick & Distressed Fund
0.03
0.03
0.68
0.68
Union Field Dues
Charitable Donation
0.01
0.01
Contingency Fund
0.10
0.10
Stabilization Fund
1.00
1.00
44.99
44.99
TOTAL
0.35
0.35
Zone Association Fund
MIAC/WTF Funds
0.09
0.09
45.43
45.43
TOTAL
After Tax Deductions:
0.68
0.68
Union Field Dues
O.P.T.P.F.
0.23
0.23
OCS
0.01
0.01
Foreman: Working + 10%, Area + 20%
Nov 1/07
32.05
3.20
2.00
5.50
0.35
0.10
0.10
0.03
0.02
0.01
0.23
0.03
0.68
0.01
0.10
1.00
45.41
0.35
0.09
45.85
May 1/08
33.45
3.34
2.05
5.64
0.35
0.10
0.10
0.03
0.04
0.01
0.23
0.03
0.71
0.01
0.10
1.00
47.19
0.35
0.09
47.63
0.68
0.23
0.01
0.71
0.23
0.01
May 1/09
35.01
3.50
2.10
5.80
0.35
0.10
0.10
0.03
0.04
0.01
0.23
0.03
0.74
0.01
0.10
1.00
49.15
0.35
0.09
49.59
0.74
0.23
0.01
Work Week: 36 hours
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APPENDIX 12W
ZONE 12W OSHAWA - PETERBOROUGH - BELLEVILLE
LOCAL UNION 463
Article 101
HIRING
101.1 The Contractor agrees to give preference in employment to Members of the
Union having Jurisdiction over the area where the work is being performed. Such
Member shall have his Certificate of Qualification for the trade required, the tools
listed in Article 106 hereof, and shall present the Contractor and Job Steward if
applicable with a work referral slip issued to him by the Union, before starting work,
or the Union shall have the right to remove said man from the project.
101.2 When a Member first reports to work for a contractor, he shall give the
Contractor or his Representative, within five (5) regular working days, his Social
Insurance Number.
101.3 A Contractor who after (3) three regular working days of a request to the
Union (Saturday, Sunday and Holidays excluded) does not obtain the number of
qualified Members requested, shall notify the Business Manager of the Local Union
by wire, that the Contractor will obtain Members from other U.A. sources if
available.
If sufficient Members from other U.A. sources are not available, the Contractor shall
be free to obtain workmen from any other source and providing that such workmen
posses the Ontario Certificate of Qualification and are willing to become Members
of the U.A. and comply with all U.A. regulations and commensurate with
Membership therein.
101.4 The Contractor agrees that whenever possible, he will notify the Local Union
Business Manager of his manpower requirements in advance, so the Union can take
necessary action to meet these requirements.
101.5 On a job where (5) or more men are employed, there shall be one man over
the age of fifty-five (55) for every (5) five men under the age of fifty-five (55) years,
if available. All parties of this agreement and its Apprentices mutually agree to cooperate fully in every legal and proper way to establish and maintain the rights of
the elder Journeymen.
101.6 Picking up of brass, punching a time clock or signing in, shall be
administered by the Joint Conference Board.
101.7 Refer to Article 36 Re: Standard Provincial Hiring and Mobility provisions –
which supersede any conflicting provisions in this Article 101.
Article 102
SHOW-UP TIME
102.1 An employee who reports for work on schedule and is informed that no work
is available, shall be paid (3) three hours at his applicable rate and all other
applicable benefits. He may, however, be required to perform other work of his
trade as directed by the Contractor or his Representative.
102.2 A qualified Member of the Union who reports for work within reasonable
time, at the request of an employer or his representative and has a referral slip from
the Union and is not hired at the time, will receive recompense of (4) four hours pay,
plus all other applicable benefits.
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Article 103
JOB STEWARD
103.1 After discussing with the Contractor or his Representative, a Job Steward
may be appointed by the Union Business Representative. The Contractor or his site
Representative shall be notified in writing of the name of the Steward when the
appointed becomes effective.
103.2 A Job Steward shall be an employee who is a qualified Journeyman
employed on the job, capable of performing the regular work in accordance with the
job requirements. The Steward's first duty is to the work required to be performed
by him for the Contractor. He shall, however, be responsible for administering this
Agreement, safeguarding the interests of the Local Union on the job site and
reporting any infractions therefore to the Contractor and/or his site Representative
and the Union Business Representative. He may also report all infractions of
Government Safety Regulations to the Contractor or his Representative on the site
and the Local Union Business Representative. He shall be allowed to keep a record
of the Members hired, laid off or discharged. The Steward shall be permitted to
carry out his duties during working hours without the loss of pay, and no
discrimination will be shown against him for carrying out his duties.
103.3 The Steward may assist in having injured workmen promptly taken care of
and when necessary may accompany them to hospital or place of residence without
loss of pay.
103.4 The Steward or his appointee will be on the job site whenever employees are
working overtime, provided he has the trade qualifications to perform the work.
103.5 The Steward shall be the second to the last Journeyman employed on the job,
provided he has the trade qualifications to perform the work required.
103.6 The Steward will not be transferred to another project without the written
approval of the Business Representative of the Local Union.
Article 104
COFFEE BREAK
104.1 A coffee break of fifteen (15) minutes shall be taken by an employee once in
the first half of any shift, and once in the second half of any shift, and at the
commencement of overtime when time off for a meal is not taken. Employees will
not leave their immediate work area during the coffee break, provided there is
adequate protection against adverse conditions.
104.2 When it becomes necessary to work unscheduled overtime beyond the normal
working day, a coffee break of fifteen (15) minutes shall be taken for every two (2)
hours worked.
104.3 When overtime is required at the end of the regular work day, members shall
receive a one-half hour lunch period with pay, if more than one (1) hour overtime is
to be worked.
104.4 The Contractor or Foreman and the Job Steward will arrange the time of the
coffee break.
104.5 If the coffee break interferes with the progress of the work, the coffee break
may be staggered so that men will not be stopped at the same time.
Article 105
JOB SITE ACCOMMODATION
105.1 Adequately heated shacks or accommodation shall be provided by the
Contractor on each project, when deemed necessary by the Union Representative
and the Contractor. The location of such shacks or accommodation will be
determined by the Contractor.
105.2 Such shacks or accommodation shall be weatherproof and shall be kept
reasonably clean. A table and sufficient benches or seats for all U.A. employees on
the job shall be provided in the shacks or accommodations. Such shacks or
accommodations shall not be used to store tools or materials.
105.3 When deemed necessary by the Contractor and the Business Agent, the
Contractor shall supply clean heated washrooms, flush toilets and washbasins,
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provided sanitary sewer and water are on site in close proximity to each other.
105.4 Contractors shall supply drinking water in a sanitary container with paper
cups or from an approved potable water faucet.
105.5 When corrosive, poisonous or other substances that might endanger health or
safety are required to be handled or used by an employee, then those employees will
be supplied with adequate clean water, soap, individual towels and wash-up
facilities.
105.6 The Contractor will supply hand cleaner and clean cloths or paper towels at
every job site.
Article 106
TOOLS
106.1 The Contractor shall supply all tools and equipment required for the proper
installation of all work to be performed with the exception that in the Eastern Area
only the employee must supply his own tape and pliers.
106.2 The employee must accept responsibility for the tools supplied by the
Contractor, and must report the breakage or loss of such tools immediately on
duplicate forms to be supplied by the Contractor.
106.3 The Contractor agrees to provide adequate protection and storage for all tools
issued and accept responsibility for normal wear and tear on return of broken or
worn tools. Tools shall be kept in good condition at all times.
106.4 All tools willfully damaged by the employee shall be paid for by the
employee, upon the decision of the Joint Conference Board.
Article 107
SERVICE AND REPAIR WORK
107.1 The following overtime rates of pay shall apply for service and repair work:
(a) On a regular day: for the first hour at regular rate; and for work in excess of
such first hour at time and one-half until midnight and at double time from midnight
until eight a.m. (8:00 a.m.).
(b) On a Saturday, Sunday or any stipulated Statutory Holiday set out in this Article
at double time, plus one (1) additional hour at straight time for traveling to and from
his home.
(c) This clause does not apply to new Construction.
Article 108
HOURS OF WORK
108.1 The ordinary hours of work Monday through Thursday inclusive shall be
from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with 1/2 hour for lunch. The ordinary hours of work on
Friday shall be from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
108.2 Refer to Standard Article 33 regarding flexibility in scheduling work hours;
and Standard Article 39 regarding provision for forty hour work week on mutual
agreement.
Article 109
OVERTIME
109.1 For those Locals working 36 hours per week (i.e. (4) four (8) eight hour days
Monday to Thursday and (4) four hours Friday) Friday afternoon will be paid at (1
½) one and one half times the full rate of pay. All other overtime beyond the normal
hours of work as stipulated in Article 108 of this Agreement, shall be paid at the rate
of double time with the exception of shift work.
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109.2 In so far as is practical, when overtime is to be worked, it shall be equally and
impartially divided by the Contractor among the Journeymen and Apprentices on
the job having the required qualifications.
109.3 Men not working on the particular project during the regular working day
shall not be brought in from other jobs and placed on overtime work while any of
the regular crew are available, providing the regular crew are qualified.
109.4 No employee shall be employed on regular scheduled overtime, without prior
consultation with the Business Manager or Business Agent of the Local Union.
Article 110
SHIFT WORK
110.1 If shift work should become necessary (1) one full shift must be worked in
each twenty-four (24) hour period. Refer to Standard Article 32 regarding special
condition hours of work.
110.2 Shift work must be worked for at least four (4) consecutive work days. These
may be based on consecutive regular work days, weekends or holidays, providing
the applicable weekend and/or holiday premiums are paid.
110.3 The second or third shift shall receive pay for hours worked plus a premium
of (15) percent of base rate.
110.4 When work cannot be done during regular work hours, such work will be
considered Shift Work. Employees shall receive pay for hours worked plus a
premium of 15 percent of the base rate.
110.5 All hours in excess of the regular shift hours shall be paid at base rate, plus
(15) fifteen percent, times (2) two - for example - $27.90 + 4.19 = 32.09 x 2 =
$64.18, plus all applicable benefits.
110.6 The Contractor shall notify the Business Manager that shift work has become
necessary.
Article 111
FOREMEN
111.1 Job Foremen shall mean: a qualified Journeyman who is elevated by his
employer to lay-out work and who shall within the terms of this Agreement instruct
other Members of his respective trade.
111.2 The Contractor shall appoint or demote a Foreman to Journeyman or appoint
or demote additional Foremen, at his discretion as may be required. Any project
requiring more than (3) three foremen, an area foreman shall be at the ratio of (4)
four to (1) one.
111.3 He shall protect and promote the interests of the Contractor on the job or in
the shop at all times, within the terms of this Agreement.
111.4 The extent to which a Foremen shall work with the tools of the trade shall be
at the discretion of the Contractor or his representative.
Article 112
APPRENTICES
112.1 The Contractor will employ Apprentices in the ratio of one (1) Apprentice to
three (3) Journeymen, unless otherwise approved by the joint Training and
Apprenticeship Committee. Apprentices are only to work under the direct
supervision of a Journeyman. A fifth period Apprentice will be allowed to work on
his own on the condition that there is one or more Journeymen on the project he is
working on.
112.2 There shall be a Joint Training and Apprenticeship Committee composed of
equal representation of both Contractors and Union.
112.3 All matters or disputes pertaining to Apprenticeship that cannot be mutually
settled by this committee shall be referred to the Board.
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Article 113
PRE-JOB CONFERENCE
113.1 At the request of the Union, and/or the Contractor, a pre-job conference must
be held for all projects to:
(a) determine the manpower requirements,
(b) determine the jurisdictional areas of work to be performed.
Article 114
SPECIAL LEAVE
Where an employee is a member of a recognized U.A. or affiliate committee and is
required to attend to his duties in connection with that committee, he shall not be
subject to penalty or loss of employment other than those hours he is absent from the
job.
Article 115
INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS
115.1 For the purpose of this Agreement, an Industrial Project shall mean
manufacturing, production and processing plants, mining (including offshore drilling
platforms and rigs), and transmission facilities, which include meter stations,
pumping stations, sewage treatment plants, compressor stations, tank farms, dams
and hydro-electric projects. No rig welder (owner operator) shall work on an
Industrial Project. (Prior to work commencing on Offshore Drilling Platforms and
Rigs, wages and conditions for Divers (Scuba and Deep Sea) will be negotiated by
the parties for the term of this Agreement).
SCHEDULES
A
WAGES - "EASTERN AREA"
The regular minimum hourly rate of pay for all journeymen shall be as follows:
Effective May 28, 2007
$31.71 per hour
Effective July 1, 2007
$31.66 per hour
Effective Nov 1, 2007
$32.05 per hour
Effective May 1, 2008
$33.45 per hour
Effective May 1, 2009
$35.01 per hour
The regular minimum rate of pay for apprentices shall be 40%, 50%, 60%, 75% and
85% of the regular rate for Journeymen for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th years of
service at the trade, respectively. Refer to Standard Article 35 for additional
information regarding Apprentice Wages and Benefits.
On minor jobs or maintenance work when the employer supplies transportation and
pays regular rate of pay for traveling, no other travel allowance will be paid.
Working Foremen - Ten percent (10%) more than the Journeyman rate. Area
Foremen - Twenty percent (20%) more than the Journeyman rate.
Employers may withhold, where necessary, a reasonable amount of wages due to
enable them to prepare the payroll, not to exceed one calendar week.
WAGES - "WESTERN AREA"
A premium rate of ten percent (10%) shall be paid a Journeyman over and above his
own base rate of pay when he is working as a Foreman.
A premium rate of fifteen percent (15%) shall be paid a Journeyman over and above
his own base rate of pay when he is working as an area Foreman.
Apprentice's Rates:
Apprentice's rates of pay shall be in the following percentage of the Journeyman's
basic rate; effective June 29, 1995:
1st year
at 40%
2nd year
at 50%
3rd year
at 60%
4th year
at 75%
5th year
at 85%
Apprentice's Vacation Pay to be four percent (4%) the applicable rate. Apprentice's
Statutory Holiday Pay to be six percent (6%) of the applicable rate. Apprentice's
welfare contributions to be the same as that of a Journeyman.
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Supplementary Field Dues, Training, etc., contributions to be the same as that of a
Journeyman with the exceptions noted in Standard Article 35.
B
VACATION PAY
See Article 6.4 page 6 for payment method.
G
ZONE ADMINISTRATION
Each Employer bound by this Agreement shall contribute thirty-five (35) cents per
hour for each hour earned by each employee covered by this Agreement and remit
such contributions with the Welfare, Training, S.U.B., and Supplementary Field
Dues and Retarded Children, Benefit Contributions payable hereunder. Such
amounts on receipt shall be immediately paid to the Zone Association as each
Employer's contribution for the general purposes of the Zone Association including
the costs of negotiating and administering this Agreement.
H
SUPPLEMENTARY FIELD DUES
All of the moneys collected for this Fund shall be used exclusively for the
Promotion, Benefit and Education of U.A. Members of the Plumbing and Pipe
Fitting Industry. At no time or in any manner shall any of the moneys so collected
be used to the detriment of the Association or Contractors.
I
TRAVEL ALLOWANCE - "EASTERN AREA"
Traveling allowance will be paid for at 49 cents per km; 51 cents effective May 1,
2008; 53 cents effective May 1, 2009 on the radial distance from a point eight (8)
km from the city limits (1971) (or 25 km from City Hall – whichever is greater) to
the job each day an employee is required to travel to the job and return. This will
apply up to a distance of eighty (80) km from the city limits (1971) and then board
allowance of $59.03 per day; $60.53 effective May 1, 2008; $62.03 effective May 1,
2009 shall be paid on any job more than the eighty (80) km zone from the City of
Belleville. Refer to Article 37 Re: the Standard Provincial Travel Free Zone –
which supersedes Schedules I and J where in conflict.
J
REPORTING, TRAVELING AND BOARD ALLOWANCE "EASTERN AREA"
Refer to Article 37 Re: the Standard Provincial Travel Free Zone – which
supersedes this Schedule, where in conflict.
Employees reporting to their shop and taken to work within the 25 km Travel Free
Zone shall travel to the job and return during the normal hours of work.
Employees who are returning to go outside the 25 km Travel Free Zone more than
80 km to work and who do not return to their homes daily shall receive board and
transportation as follows:
(1) A Zone incentive board allowance of 75 cents per hour worked on all projects
(with the exception of Industrial projects with a total mechanical contract exceeding
$2.5 million). A board allowance of $59.03 per day; $60.53 effective May 1, 2008;
$62.03 effective May 1, 2009 on all Industrial projects with a total mechanical
contract exceeding $2.5 million. If a statutory holiday occurs during the period of
absence from home, the respective board allowance will be paid providing the
employee works the working day preceding and following the statutory holiday.
(2) The full cost of transportation to the job-site at the beginning of employment and
return once each month during the intervening time between the beginning and
completion of employment.
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I&J
ZONE AREA INCENTIVE - "WESTERN AREA"
1. Travel within the following intersected circles shall be paid at the rate as shown in
the wage schedule:
(a) a 32 km radius drawn around Oshawa City Hall.
(b) a 40 km radius drawn around Peterborough City Hall from true south 180
degrees through west to true north.
(c) a 25 km radius drawn around Peterborough City Hall from true north 180
degrees through east to true south.
(d) a 25 km radius drawn around the present location of Local 463 Union Hall.
2. An employee required to work outside the area as defined in 1, shall be paid a
zone incentive board allowance of 75 cents per hour worked on all projects (with the
exception of Industrial projects with a total mechanical contract exceeding $2.5
million). A board allowance of $59.03 per day worked; $60.53 effective May 1,
2008; $62.03 effective May 1, 2009 on all Industrial projects with a total mechanical
contract exceeding $2.5 million. Employees shall have the right to choose their own
accommodation.
3. On all Industrial projects with a total mechanical contract exceeding $2.5 million,
an employee required to work any part of a week in an area where board is to be
paid shall be paid actual cost of room and board upon presentation of documented
receipts up to $295.15 per week maximum; $302.65 effective May 1, 2008; $310.15
effective May 1, 2009.
4. When an employee is transferred between jobs during working hours and
provides his own transportation, he shall be reimbursed 49 cents per km; 51 cents
effective May 1, 2008; 53 cents effective May 1, 2009 in addition to his regular
hourly rate. Employees shall not be required to transport tools or materials in their
own vehicles.
JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEES
The aforesaid Welfare Plan, Article 30, Training Fund, Supplementary
Unemployment Benefit Fund, shall be administered by the respective committees
appointed by the Zone Association, and Local 463, Oshawa in accordance with the
Trust instruments. Refer to Letter of Understanding in Appendix A for further
information.
L
STABILIZATION FUND
MCA Zone 12 West and UA Local 463 have agreed to establish a fund to provide
subsidies to contractors bound by this agreement in the geographic area of Zone 12
West under certain conditions.
UA Local 463 will administer this fund.
Any Contractor desiring to apply for a subsidy from this fund may obtain the details
of the procedure to be followed from MCA Zone 12 West or UA Local 463.
M
PARKING
When project conditions dictate the necessity of special arrangements for parking,
the employer will provide for vehicle parking. If such facilities are not available,
the employer, on receipt of proof of parking costs, shall subsidize the employee for
parking at the rate of $5.00 per day.
K
CONTINGENCY FUND
Each Employer shall contribute to the Union Local 463 Contingency Fund for each
hour pay earned by each of his employees a sum equal to ten cents (10c).
METHODS OF PAYMENTS OF ALL FUNDS
Payments to be made by each of the Contractors towards the Welfare Plan, Article
30, the Training Fund, the Retarded Children's Funds, the Supplementary
Unemployment Benefit Fund, the Contingency Fund, the Supplementary Field
Dues, Registered Pension Fund, Ontario Pipe Trades Promotion Fund, the
Stabilization Fund, Article 23 (Canadian Training Fund), Denovo, Sick & Distressed
Fund, Ontario Construction Secretariat and the Zone Administration shall be made
monthly based on hours earned and forwarded by cheque prior to the 15th day of the
month following the month for which contributions are to be made. This will be
sent with a list of names of the employees for whom the contributions are being
made to the Administrator of the Welfare Plan.
The Administrator shall forward to the Union the sum comprising the contributions
to the Supplementary Field Dues and the Ontario Pipe Trades Promotion Fund, the
Article 23 (Canadian Training Fund), Denovo, Sick & Distressed Fund, Ontario
Construction Secretariat and the Contingency Fund. The Administrator shall
forwith forward to the Trustees of the following Funds: Welfare Plan, Article 30,
Supplementary Unemployment Benefit Fund, Training, Registered Pension Fund,
and Retarded Children Fund, the sums comprising the Contributions received on
behalf of the above Funds. Forms for the purpose of reported contributions shall be
provided by the Administrator of the Funds and duplicate copies shall be forwarded
to the Administrator, one of which will be sent to the office of Local 463, Oshawa.
See Article 41 – Funds Remittance Process/Penalties.
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APPENDIX 13
ZONE 13 OTTAWA - LOCAL UNION 71
WAGE SCHEDULES
Effective Dates
Basic Rate
Vacation Pay 11%
Welfare
Pension
Training
S.U.B.
Article 23
Article 30
Denovo
OCS
O.P.T.P.F.
Stabilization Fund
Union Field Dues
TOTAL
Zone Association Fund
MIAC/WTF Funds
TOTAL
After Tax Deductions:
Union Field Dues
O.P.T.P.F.
OCS
May 28/07
30.72
3.38
2.92
5.95
0.40
May 1/08
31.58
3.47
3.02
6.21
0.40
May 1/09
32.63
3.59
3.12
6.47
0.40
0.10
0.03
0.02
0.01
0.23
1.30
0.94
46.00
0.32
0.09
46.41
0.10
0.03
0.04
0.01
0.23
1.30
0.97
47.36
0.32
0.09
47.77
0.10
0.03
0.04
0.01
0.23
1.30
0.99
48.91
0.32
0.09
49.32
0.94
0.23
0.01
0.97
0.23
0.01
0.99
0.23
0.01
Local 71 do not have "Union Field Dues", "Ontario Pipe Trades Promotion Fund" or
"OCS (Ontario Construction Secretariat) Fund" included in the Base Rate. In this
case each fund is added to the Base Rate for taxing only. The full amount of each
fund is deducted and remitted in accordance with the local Appendix. Vacation Pay
is calculated only on the specified Base Rate. The MIAC/WTF Funds are GST
taxable; GST Registration number for these funds is: 124252065.
Foreman
Work Week
Article No.
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
General + 20%, Foreman + 15%
36 hours
Title
Schedule
Title
Hiring
A Wages
Show-up Time
B Vacation & Statutory Holiday Pay
Job Steward
C Welfare Fund
Work Break
D Pension Fund
Job Site Accommodation
E Training Fund
Tools
F
G Industry Fund
Hours of Work
H Union Field Dues and/or Promo. Fund
Overtime
I Travel Allowance
Shift Work
J Board Allowance
Foremen
K Payment of Employer Contributions
Apprentices
L Union Dues Check-off
M Stabilization Fund
General
Special Leave
Note: Numbered Articles and/or Schedules that are left blank are for standard
reference only and do not apply to this Appendix.
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APPENDIX 13
ZONE 13 OTTAWA - LOCAL UNION 71
Article 101
HIRING
101.1 The Company agrees to hire only members of Local 71 as long as the Union
is able to supply mechanics and apprentices to take care of the needs of the
employer, and the Company, when hiring, shall give the Union fair notice of their
requirements, which shall be at least three days, where possible. If the Union cannot
supply mechanics who are members of the United Association, Local 71, the Union
will supply mechanics who are members of the United Association.
HIRING PROCEDURE AND NO LOANING OF OR THE
EXCHANGE OF EMPLOYEES
101.2 The employer agrees to hire from the list of unemployed Union members of
Local Union 71 Journeymen and Apprentices. The employer shall have the right to
choose from the list of unemployed members for industrial, commercial and
institutional projects on a 50/50 basis of selection (i.e., one employer's choice and
one local 71 member from the out-of-work list, top of the list down). The Employer
has the right to name hire foreman, general foreman, and service repair journeyman
(for service work only) from the list of unemployed Local Union 71 members. Any
abuse of this hiring procedure shall be in violation of this agreement.
Employer has the right to recall employees laid off and available for work up to a
period of fifteen (15) working days from date of lay-off. Also when employee is
hired by employer for a period of fifteen (15) working days or less, his name will
remain in the same position in the Local Union 71 lay-off book.
101.3 A member or members of Local Union 71 shall not be loaned or borrowed
from one employer to another and members of Local Union 71 shall not be
exchanged between employers for any purpose.
101.4 Previous to starting to work for or to perform work of the program of any
employer or shop, members are to be considered as being unemployed and must
report to the Local Union 71 office in order to obtain a referral work slip from the
Union.
101.5 Under no circumstances, shall any employer transfer employees from one
company to another company, without terminating the employees and complying
with the hiring procedure in this Collective Agreement.
101.6 In order to be eligible for employment, both apprentice and journeyman
members must be and remain in good standing with Local Union 71 and before
reporting for work, obtain work referral slips from the Business Manager or
Business Agent of Local Union 71. Also, unemployed members of Local Union 71
must report to the Union Office to sign lay-off book.
101.7 Work referral slips must be placed with the Employer (or Representative)
before any member is taken into employment. Should any member start work
without complying with the above conditions, then the Local Union 71 reserves the
right to remove that member from the job or shop.
101.8 When an employee first reports for work with an employer, he shall give to
the Employer or his representative the following documents:
(a) Unemployment Insurance Official Card from the National Employment Office;
(b) Social Security Number;
(c) Certificate of apprenticeship or proper qualifications.
101.9 Local Union 71 will supply only journeymen who hold valid certificates of
qualification issued in accordance with the Apprenticeship and Tradesmen's
Qualification Act of Ontario.
101.10 Employers will not discriminate against any United Association members,
because of age, race, color or creed.
101.11 Refer to Article 36 Re: Standard Provincial Hiring and Mobility provisions
– which supersede any conflicting provisions in this Article 101.
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Article 102
SHOW-UP TIME
102.1 Men reporting for work at shop or job-site and no work is available at a shop
or jobsite at regular starting time to 10 a.m., shall be paid four (4) hours wages
unless previously advised by the employer or his representative not to report. To
qualify for this pay, the employee must remain on the jobsite or in the shop for the
four-hour period unless released by the employer.
102.2 An Employee reporting for work at the regular starting time at a shop or
jobsite and for whom there is no work available due to weather conditions, will
receive four (4) hours wages for reporting, unless he was previously advised by the
employer or his representative not to report under specified conditions. To qualify
for this pay, the employee must remain on the jobsite or in the shop for the fourhour period unless released by the employer. After starting to work, if work is
stopped due to weather conditions, the employee shall receive pay for the actual
time on the job, but no less than four (4) hours pay. The employer shall have the
sole right to determine availability of work due to weather conditions.
102.3 Employees will receive their full board money or travel allowance if they
have started their shift, and they have to leave on account of weather, lack of work,
lay-off or discharge for that day.
102.4 The Employer shall not dismiss his employees during a regular workday
except for reasons covered under Article 102.2, or conditions beyond the employer's
control which prevent the efficient deployment of his work force, ie. power
blackout.
Article 103
JOB STEWARD AND SHOP STEWARD
103.1 The Company agrees to the appointment or election of a Job Steward or Shop
Steward.
103.2 The Job Steward or Shop Steward are under the supervision of the Business
Manager or Business Agent for matters pertaining to Collective Agreement and
Union Matters.
103.3 Job Stewards shall be free to perform their duties on the job, and in no case
shall they be discriminated against by the Employer for reasons of their
responsibility. The Business Representative of Local Union 71 agrees to discuss
with the Company Representative, any complaint as to the length of time taken by
the Job Steward in the performance of his duties.
103.4 The Union and the Employer agree that when Stewards are not performing
their Steward's duties, they shall perform their regular assigned work.
103.5 It shall be the duty of the Steward to police the jurisdiction applicable to the
trades and to observe safety conditions of employment and the conduct of the Union
members, and that the duties and obligations of members (employees) to their Union
and/or Employer and the provisions of this Agreement are complied with.
103.6 The Steward shall assist, when required, in adjusting differences or
misunderstandings which may arise out of the interpretation, application or alleged
violation of this Agreement.
103.7 Steward's duties will only pertain to the particular Employer they are
employed by. Therefore, such Stewards will not interfere with other contractors on
the job sites. If the Stewards are aware of problems created on the job sites with
other contractors, then they shall refer such problems or complaints to the Union
Business Manager or Business Agent.
103.8 Steward will work all overtime hours pertaining to this particular trade that
may be in effect on the job site, if willing to work.
103.9 Stewards shall have preferred seniority in the event of a reduction in work
force where all other qualifications are relatively equal.
103.10 The Job Steward will not be transferred to another project without the
written approval of the Business Representative of Local Union 71, unless project is
terminated.
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The Steward may be transferred to another project with the consent of the business
representative of Local Union 71, if said project is held up due to conditions,
material shortage or any other cause that may delay said project. The journeyman
steward will return to his original project where he was appointed or elected shop
steward, when work resumes.
103.11 The Union will notify the employer or his site representative in writing, the
name of the Steward when the appointment or election becomes effective.
103.12 The Job Steward shall also receive notice of employees indefinitely
transferred off the project or on project or shop. Steward will keep a record of
employees dismissed, laid off or transferred from one job to another.
Article 104
WORK BREAK
104.1 The employer agrees to give the employees two (2) ten (10) minutes rest
periods. One at approximately mid-morning and one at approximately midafternoon or at a time mutually agreed upon between the two parties or their
representative on the job. A similar rest period will also apply on any shift work or
during a period of overtime. The rest period will apply from Monday to Sunday
inclusive. Rest periods to be taken at their work stations when conditions permit.
Article 105
JOB SITE ACCOMMODATION
105.1 Adequate heated lunch and change room facilities complete with wash basin
or sink and table facilities will be provided by the Employer, where conditions
permit, as agreed between the Employer and the Business Representative of Local
Union 71. These facilities will be kept in a clean condition by both employees and
employer.
105.2 Parking areas will be made available where bus service is not available.
Parking will be paid for, for service work, or for one day on any project if the
employee is transferred to that project during his normal working hours.
105.3 An adequate supply of pure drinking water shall be kept readily accessible
for workers. The drinking water shall be supplied from a piping system or from a
clean covered container having a drain faucet. No person shall be required to, or
shall use a dipper or drinking cup in common with other persons. In accordance
with the construction Safety Act.
105.4 Washing facilities with adequate clean water, soap and individual towels
shall be provided for workers who use and handle corrosive, poisonous or other
substance likely to endanger their safety or health.
105.5 Flush toilets or chemical toilets and paper will be provided by the Employer,
where conditions permit. Toilet facilities will be kept clean every day, all in
accordance with the Construction Safety Act.
Article 106
TOOLS
106.1 Each Journeyman and apprentice will supply:
One 9" torpedo level
One pair 8" combination pliers
One 10' tape
106.2 The employer shall supply all remaining tools and equipment required for the
proper installation of all work to be performed.
106.3 The employees must accept responsibility for the tools supplied by the
Employer and must report the breakage or loss of such tools immediately on
duplicate forms to be supplied by the Employer. Employees willfully misusing or
failing to report loss of tools shall be subject to cost of replacement.
106.4 The Employer agrees to provide adequate protection and storage for all tools
issued and accept responsibility for normal wear and tear on return of broken or
worn tools. Tools shall be kept in good condition at all times.
106.5 All tools willfully damaged by the employee shall be paid for by the
employee, provided a tool voucher is signed by him and he is permitted to be
present when tools are checked off at termination of employment, and also, provided
he be equipped, by the employer, with a suitable tool box with hasp and lock.
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Article 108
108.1
(a) Construction
HOURS OF WORK
The regular hours of work shall be thirty-six (36) hours a
week, four (4) eight (8) hour days- Monday to Thursday;
four hours on Friday.
When mutually agreed upon the hours may be scheduled
between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Thursday inclusive; 7
a.m. to 12 noon on Friday.
All overtime hours above the normal work day, shall be
paid at double-time rate, subject to the exceptions outlined
in Article 109.1.
When mutually agreed upon, the hours of work for the
period of May to September inclusive, may be scheduled
from Monday to Thursday, nine (9) hours per day - a four
day week, OR Tuesday to Friday, nine (9) hours per day, a
four (4) day week. The regular hours of work shall be
scheduled from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(b) Service Work in the I.C.I. Sector:
40 hours made up of 5 eight hour days Monday to Friday
inclusive, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
108.2 The regular hours of work shall be thirty-six (36) hours a week, Monday to
Thursday: Four (4) hours on Friday. When mutually agreed upon, the hours may be
scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Thursday inclusive; 7:00 a.m. to
12:00 noon on Friday. All overtime hours above the normal work day, shall be paid
at double time rate; except as noted in Article 109.1. If inclement weather or other
job conditions prevent a regular day's work, and when mutually agreed between
employer and employees, then such lost time can be made up to the maximum of 36
hours per week by working the lost time hours at regular rate of pay after normal
working hours, when this is possible.
108.3 Standby pay will guarantee a minimum income of two hours pay (straight
time) on Saturdays, Sundays or statutory holidays for any employee required to
standby on such a day.
Standby pay is payable on Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays only in cases
where an employee on standby is not called out.
108.4 Refer to Standard Article 33 regarding further flexibility in scheduling work
hours; and Standard Article 39 regarding provision for forty hour work week on
mutual agreement.
109.3 All emergency overtime service work shall be paid for at the rate of timeand-one-half until 9 p.m. and double time from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. in accordance with
the Industrial Standards Act.
109.4 Should it become necessary to work overtime on any portion of the job, the
crew performing the job, including the Foreman, shall have preference in working
overtime.
Article 110
SHIFT WORK
110.1 If shift work should become necessary one (1) full shift must be worked in
each twenty-four (24) hour period. Refer to Standard Article 32 regarding special
condition hours of work.
110.2 Shift work must be worked for at least four (4) consecutive work days. These
may be based on consecutive regular work days, weekends or holidays, providing
the applicable weekend and/or holiday premiums are paid.
110.3 The second or third shift shall receive pay for hours worked plus a premium
of (15) percent of base rate.
110.4 When work cannot be done during regular work hours, such work will be
considered Shift Work. Employees shall receive pay for hours worked plus a
premium of 15 percent of the base rate.
110.5 All hours in excess of the regular shift hours shall be paid at base rate, plus
(15) fifteen percent times (2) - for example - $20.00 + $3.00 = $23.00 x 2 = $46.00
plus all applicable benefits.
110.6 The Contractor shall notify the Business Manager that shift work has become
necessary.
Article 109
OVERTIME
109.1 All overtime hours above the normal workday shall be paid at double time
rate. However, the first four hours above the normal workday shall be time and a
half for a maximum of four hours weekly. Saturday, Sunday and Statutory Holidays
shall be paid at rate of double time.
109.2.1 Employees that are required to work overtime of over two (2) hours above
the normal working hours on new construction, will receive $15.00 or a suitable hot
meal and sufficient time off without pay to eat a meal.
109.2.2 Should the overtime period of work following 109.2.1 exceed 4 hours the
employee will receive $15.00 or a suitable hot meal and sufficient time off without
pay to eat a meal.
109.2.3 The compensation outlined in 109.2.1 and 109.2.2 shall also apply to any
employee who works more than ten (10) consecutive hours per working day on
Saturdays, Sundays or Statutory holidays.
Article 111
FOREMAN AND GENERAL FOREMAN
111.1 Foreman in charge shall mean: a qualified journeyman who is elevated by his
employer to lay out work and who shall instruct other members in his respective
trade.
111.2 General Foremen and Foremen shall be members of Local 71.
111.3 Position for Superintendent or Area Superintendent shall be offered to
members of Local 71 first if such members are qualified for position.
111.4 For Industrial Projects or Industrial Work: One General Foreman will be
responsible for a maximum of three Foremen in their respective trade and will be
appointed after three Foreman have been appointed on any one project.
111.5 On all work coming under the terms of this Agreement, where General
Foremen and Foremen are employed, it is proper that orders be given in the
following sequence:
General Foreman to Foreman,
Foreman to Journeyman.
Article 112
APPRENTICESHIP
112.1 The Union and Management agree that for all purposes of this Agreement, an
"apprentice" is a person serving apprenticeship in accordance with the provincial
regulations. He shall be a member of Local Union 71; and he shall be paid
according to the Act (40, 50, 60, 70 and 80 per cent of the journeyman's rate in
successive training periods). Once his prescribed apprenticeship term has been
completed and his provincial certificate has been obtained, he is a journeyman in the
eyes of both the Union and the Employers.
112.2 It is required as a condition of employment, that each apprentice attend
classes as arranged by the Ontario Department of Apprenticeship. Also all
apprentices as a condition of employment shall be required to attend at least one
course per year under the direction of the Local Union 71 Joint Apprenticeship
Committee.
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112.3 One apprentice may be employed in any shop where one journeyman is
regularly employed; the allowable proportion of apprentices to journeymen shall be
one (1) apprentice to every three (3) journeymen. This applies to both Branches of
the Trades. The Standard of Education required to qualify candidates for
apprenticeship must be a Grade XII Certificate or its equivalent.
112.4 A journeyman shall not work with or give direction to more than one
apprentice.
112.5 The apprentice must carry out, under the immediate supervision of a skilled
workman, the tasks to which he is assigned.
112.6 The ratio of apprentices will apply to a job or project when lay-offs take
place, apprentices shall be laid off and the same ratio be maintained as when
apprentices are being employed.
112.7 The Apprenticeship Co-Ordinator will periodically check the apprentices on
the jobs or shops to determine whether or not they are being trained in the proper
manner.
112.8 When an employer graduates an apprentice to a journeyman level, and his
achieved license is verified,
Local 71 will grant the employer for a period of one
(1)
5ndth year
year the right to hire a 1st or 2nd year apprentice to replace that graduating
st
apprentice. If the employer’s apprenticeship ratio permits, the 1 or 2 year
apprentice will be chosen on a 50/50 basis from Local 71’s unemployment list.
Article 114
GENERAL
114.1 Every project employing twenty-five (25) or more employees from the piping
industry, must have a foreman with a certificate of competence for the safe rigging
and hoisting signals as sponsored by the C.S.A.. If the U.A. foreman with such
certificate is not available in the shop or on the project, the Union shall supply a
man with such a certificate and he shall be paid foreman's rate of pay. The foreman
may correlate the work schedule for the employees designated to rig piping
materials, and handle equipment in addition to his regular duties. Such a foreman
shall be responsible to size the loads and arrange for the proper equipment and the
number of employees necessary to perform any specific rigging job in a safe manner
in accordance with the Workers Compensation Board Regulations.
114.2 CARRYING LOADS
Unless a signaler is present, it is forbidden to carry any load with the aid of
machinery, above any place where an employee is standing.
114.3 EMPLOYEE VICTIM OF ACCIDENT
Any employee who has been the victim of an accident at work and is unable to
continue his work shall receive his usual pay for that day. If the serious nature of
his condition requires him to go to hospital, he must be accompanied by another
person. If transportation expenses are incurred in going to the hospital, they shall be
paid by the employer if the Workers Compensation Commission does not cover the
said expense.
114.4 REHABILITATION
After an accident at work, upon producing a medical certificate, the employer agrees
to reinstate the employee in his job, providing work is available.
114.5 All pipe cutting machines and welding equipment on the job to be operated
by apprentices or journeymen of Local 71 and/or U.A. All pipe cutting machines on
jobs or in shop will be installed and operated with a foot pedal switch.
114.6 United Association members will not be permitted to furnish, lease, loan or
lend their vehicles for any reason to carry materials or tools for work unless said
vehicle is supplied by the employer. Also, no member of said Local Union will
loan, or lease, lend or supply tools of any description for job or work in a shop
unless furnished by the employer.
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Article 116
SPECIAL LEAVE
116.1 At the request of the Union, the Employer must grant leave of absence
without pay, to the employee designated by the Union to attend a Congress,
committee meeting, trustee meeting, etc. No employee shall be dismissed or
punished by means of discriminatory or disciplinary measures because of his
absence from work, because of the reasons stated above. This clause cannot be
construed as pertaining to a study session or any other such similar disruption.
SCHEDULES
A
WAGES
1. The minimum wage rate for journeymen shall be:
$30.72 per hour, effective May 28, 2007
$31.58 per hour, effective May 1, 2008
$32.63 per hour; effective May 1, 2009
2. Employers may withhold, where necessary, a reasonable amount of wages due,
not to exceed five working days, to enable them to prepare the payroll.
3. The Foreman's rate of pay to be 15 percent over the Journeyman's rate of pay.
The General Foreman's rate of pay to be 20 percent over the regular Journeyman's
rate of pay.
4. Refer to Standard Article 35 for additional information regarding Apprentice
Wages and Benefits.
B
VACATION PAY
1. Pay for vacation and statutory holidays shall be eleven (11) percent of gross
wages. See Article 6.4 page 6 for payment method.
C
HEALTH AND WELFARE TRUST FUND
1. Shall be: $2.92 per hour; $3.02 effective May 1, 2008; $3.12 effective May 1,
2009.
Each employer will contribute to the Local Union 71 Health and Welfare Trust Fund
the sum above per hour on all regular and overtime hours by each employee covered
by the Collective Agreement and will remit said sum to the local 71 Administrator
as established under a Declaration of Trust entered on December 10, 1965.
Contributions to be made monthly by cheque as per Schedule K.
2. All amounts paid by the Employer to the Health and Welfare Trust Fund shall be
in addition to the hourly wage rates established in this Agreement and in no case
shall the Employer deduct any such amounts from the employees' wages.
3. Refer to Standard Article 30 for additional contribution related to continuation of
benefits.
D
PENSION TRUST FUND
1. $5.95 per hour; effective May 1, 2008, $6.21 per hour; effective May 1, 2009,
$6.47 per hour.
Again commencing on a date to be established by the Trustees appointed by the
Union as hereinafter provided, and in addition to the wages, vacation pay and other
benefits, set out in this Collective Agreement, each employer will contribute to the
Local Union Pension Trust Fund the sum above for all regular and overtime hours
worked by each employee covered by the Collective Agreement to a Trust Fund to
be known as "Local Union 71 Pension Trust Fund" which Trust Fund has been
established by a Trust Agreement.
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2. Without limiting the terms of the said Trust Agreement, the purpose and intent of
such Agreement shall be to purchase Pension and Supplementary Benefits and such
other benefits as the said Trustees shall deem advisable. Provided, however, that all
such benefits shall be for the exclusive advantage and benefit of the employees
covered by this Collective Agreement.
3. The "Committee of Trustees" to administer the said Local Union 71 Pension
Trust Fund shall consist of not less than four Trustees all of whom shall be members
in good standing of the Union.
4. The Trust Agreement above referred to shall establish, among other things, the
rules of eligibility for the employees covered by this Collective Agreement and
shall further set out and define the duties and responsibilities of the Trustees.
5. Payments to the said Local Union 71 Pension Trust Fund shall be made by the
employers prior to the 15th day of the month immediately following the month in
which the said wages were earned and at no time shall the payments be made to any
individual employee.
Payments to the Local Union 71 Pension Trust Fund shall be accompanied by a
completed monthly report on a form to be supplied by the said Trustees to
administer the said Trust Fund.
6. All amounts paid by the Employer to the Pension Trust Fund shall be in addition
to the hourly wage rates established in this Agreement and in no case shall the
Employer deduct any such amounts from the employee's wages.
E
TRAINING FUND
1. Shall be: 40 cents per hour.
Refer to Standard Article 23 for additional Training Fund.
Each employer will contribute to the Local 71 Apprenticeship and Journeyman
Training Fund the sum above for each hour worked by each employee, and will
remit said amount to the Joint Trustees or their Administrator as established under a
Declaration of Trust entered into on June 5, 1971.
G
INDUSTRY FUND
Shall be 32 cents per hour; up to 34 cents per hour (if required).
1. Each employer bound by this agreement will contribute the amount above for
every hour worked by each employee covered by this agreement. This contribution
will be paid by the 15th of each month following that in which the hours were
worked. Payment shall be mailed to the administrator of the Welfare Plan (see
schedule K).
H UNION DUES PROMOTION TRUST FUND DEDUCTION CLAUSE
Shall be: 94 cents per hour; 97 cents effective May 1, 2008; 99 cents effective May
1, 2009.
1. In addition to the wages, travel allowances, welfare and training funds, and all
other benefits herein set out, each employer will pay to each employee covered by
this Collective Agreement effective an additional 94 cents; 97 cents effective May 1,
2008; 99 cents effective May 1, 2009 wages for each regular and overtime hour, or
part thereof, worked by each such employee and each employer further agrees to
deduct the said sums on their effective dates for each regular and overtime hour, or
part thereof, and agrees to remit said amount to the Administrator.
2. Without limiting the generality of the term "promotion" and without limiting the
terms of the said Trust Agreement, the purpose and intent of this trust shall be to
make any and all expenditures necessary to promote Local Union 71, the United
Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting
Industry of the United States and Canada, the Plumbing industry, and any other
matters deemed proper by the trustees in charge of the said Fund.
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I&J
TRAVEL & BOARD ALLOWANCE
1. Members working outside the 25 km free zone boundary shall receive extra
remuneration on the following basis: from free zone boundary to 56 (fifty-six) km
measured by the most regularly traveled route (paved road), will be paid 49 cents
per km; 51 cents effective May 1, 2008; 53 cents effective May 1, 2009.
2. All U.A. members working outside the mileage allowance area will be paid
$81.50 per working day; $83.00 effective May 1, 2008; $84.50 effective May 1,
2009. Traveling time from the free zone boundary will be paid for the first day to
the project and the final trip from the project.
3. Members working over 80 (eighty) km from the free zone boundary will have
their fare and board paid from the free zone boundary to and from the project at least
every 60 calendar days and will be paid single time for travel on their first trip to the
site and their final trip from the site.
FREE ZONE BOUNDARY
4. The Free Zone Boundary for Industrial projects or Industrial work shall be a 25
km radius from the intersection of Carling Avenue and Preston Street. For
Commercial and Institutional work there will be no traveling or room & board in the
City of Ottawa as defined in the amalgamation of January 1, 2001 including the
Town of Carleton Place and the City of Rockland. On any commercial or
Institutional projects outside the City of Ottawa mileage remuneration will be
calculated beginning at the 25 km radius from the intersection of Carling Avenue
and Preston Street in the City of Ottawa.
5. Members working in the City of Ottawa defined by the amalgamation of January
1, 2001 shall be paid actual parking receipt cost to a maximum per working day of
$11.00; $12.00 effective May 1, 2008 and $13.00 effective May 1, 2009. Parking
will not be paid to the employee when the employer arranges parking free of charge
to the employee.
K
PAYMENTS OF EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS
1. Payments to be made by each of the Contractors towards the Health and Welfare
Trust Fund, the Pension Trust Fund, the Training Fund, the Industry Fund, the
Union Dues Promotion Trust Fund, the Union Dues Check- off, and Article 20, shall
be made monthly and forwarded by cheque prior to the 15th day of the month
following the month for which the contributions are to be made. This will be sent
with a list of names of the employees for whom the contributions are being made to
the Administrator of The Welfare Plan.
2. The Administrator shall forthwith forward to the Zone Association the sum
comprising the contributions to the Association Industry Fund and to the Trustees
the sums comprising the Training Fund, and to the Union the sums comprising the
Union Dues Promotion Fund.
3. Forms for the purpose of reporting contributions shall be provided by the
Administrator of the Funds and triplicate copies shall be forwarded to the
Administrator, one of which will be sent to the Union Office, and one to the Zone
Association Office.
4. See Article 41 – Funds Remittance Process/Penalties. The failure to pay each
month shall constitute a separate offence, and shall subject the Contractor to the
10% payment. Thereafter interest shall run at the rate of 2% per month (24% per
year compounded monthly) on any unpaid arrears, including liquidated damages.
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L
UNION DUES CHECK OFF
1. The employers agree to deduct monthly Union dues for each employee in the
amount of $31.00 per month for each journeyman and apprentice, and $31.00 per
month for each employee on Travel Card; and to remit same to Local Union 71
office on or before the 15th day of each month immediately following the
deductions. The remittance of the said dues shall be accompanied by completed
forms as provided by the Union. Social Security Number will be listed on form by
the employer.
2. Union dues may be adjusted on 30 days written notice to the employers.
3. The Union is responsible for the distribution of Union Dues Receipts.
M
STABILIZATION FUND
MCA Ottawa and UA Local 71 have agreed to establish a Fund to provide subsidies
to Contractors bound by this Agreement in the geographic area of Zone 13 under
certain conditions.
UA Local 71 will administer this Fund.
Any Contractor desiring to apply for a subsidy from this Fund may obtain the details
of the procedures to be followed from MCA Ottawa or UA Local 71.
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APPENDIX 13A
ZONE 13A RENFREW - LOCAL UNION 71
WAGE SCHEDULES
Effective Dates
Basic Rate
Vacation Pay 11%
Welfare
Pension
Training
S.U.B.
Article 23
Article 30
Denovo
OCS
O.P.T.P.F.
Stabilization Fund
Union Field Dues
TOTAL
Zone Association Fund
MIAC/WTF Funds
TOTAL
After Tax Deductions:
Union Field Dues
O.P.T.P.F.
OCS
May 28/07
30.72
3.38
2.92
5.95
0.40
May 1/08
31.58
3.47
3.02
6.21
0.40
May 1/09
32.63
3.59
3.12
6.47
0.40
0.10
0.03
0.02
0.01
0.23
1.30
0.94
46.00
0.32
0.09
46.41
0.10
0.03
0.04
0.01
0.23
1.30
0.97
47.36
0.32
0.09
47.77
0.10
0.03
0.04
0.01
0.23
1.30
0.99
48.91
0.32
0.09
49.32
0.94
0.23
0.01
0.97
0.23
0.01
0.99
0.23
0.01
Local 71 do not have "Union Field Dues", "Ontario Pipe Trades Promotion Fund" or
"OCS (Ontario Construction Secretariat) Fund" included in the Base Rate. In this
case each fund is added to the Base Rate for taxing only. The full amount of each
fund is deducted and remitted in accordance with the local Appendix. Vacation Pay
is calculated only on the specified Base Rate. The MIAC/WTF Funds are GST
taxable; GST Registration number for these funds is: 124252065.
Foreman General + 20%, Foreman + 15%
Work Week
36 hours
Article No.
Title
Schedule
101 Hiring
A
102
Show-up Time
B
103
Job Steward
C
104 Work Break
D
105
Job Site Accommodation
E
106 Tools
F
107
G
108 Hours of Work
H
109
Overtime
I
110
Shift Work
J
111 Foremen
K
112
Apprentices
L
113
M
114
General
115
116
Special Leave
Title
Wages
Vacation & Statutory Holiday Pay
Welfare Fund
Pension Fund
Training Fund
Industry Fund
Union Field Dues and/or Promo. Fund
Travel Allowance
Board Allowance
Payment of Employer Contributions
Union Dues Check-off
Stabilization Fund
APPENDIX 13A
ZONE 13A RENFREW - LOCAL UNION 71
Article 101
HIRING
101.1 The Company agrees to hire only members of Local 71 as long as the Union
is able to supply mechanics and apprentices to take care of the needs of the
employer, and the Company, when hiring, shall give the Union fair notice of their
requirements, which shall be at least three days, where possible. If the Union cannot
supply mechanics who are members of the United Association, Local 71, the Union
will supply mechanics who are members of the United Association.
HIRING PROCEDURE AND NO LOANING OF OR THE EXCHANGE OF
EMPLOYEES
101.2 The employer agrees to hire from the list of unemployed Union members of
Local Union 71 Journeymen and Apprentices. The employer shall have the right to
choose from the list of unemployed members for industrial, commercial and
institutional projects on a 50/50 basis of selection (i.e., one employer's choice and
one local 71 member from the out-of-work list, top of the list down). Also the
Employer has the right to name hire foreman, general foreman, and service repair
journeyman (for service work only) from the list of unemployed Local Union 71
members. Any abuse of this hiring procedure shall be in violation of this agreement.
Employer has the right to recall employees laid off and available for work up to a
period of fifteen (15) working days from date of lay-off. Also when employee is
hired by employer for a period of fifteen (15) working days or less, his name will
remain in the same position in the Local Union 71 lay-off book.
101.3 A member or members of Local Union 71 shall not be loaned or borrowed
from one employer to another and members of Local Union 71 shall not be
exchanged between employers for any purposes.
101.4 Previous to starting to work for or to perform work of the program of any
employer or shop, members are to be considered as being unemployed and must
report to the Local Union 71 office in order to obtain a referral work slip from the
Union.
101.5 Under no circumstances, shall any employer transfer employees from one
company to another company, without terminating the employees and complying
with the hiring procedure in this Collective Agreement.
101.6 In order to be eligible for employment, both apprentice and journeyman
members must be and remain in good standing with Local Union 71 and before
reporting for work, obtain work referral slips from the Business Manager or
Business Agent of Local Union 71. Also, unemployed members of Local Union 71
must report to the Union Office to sign lay-off book.
101.7 Work referral slips must be placed with the Employer(or Representative)
before any member is taken into employment. Should any member start work
without complying with the above conditions, then the Local Union 71 reserves the
right to remove that member from the job or shop.
101.8 When an employee first reports for work with an employer, he shall give to
the Employer or his representative the following documents:
(a) Unemployment Insurance Official Card from the National Employment Office;
(b) Social Security Number;
(c) Certificate of apprenticeship or proper qualifications.
101.9 Local Union 71 will supply only journeymen who hold valid certificates of
qualification issued in accordance with the Apprenticeship and Tradesmen's
Qualification Act of Ontario.
101.10 Employers will not discriminate against any United Association members,
because of age, race, color or creed.
101.11 Refer to Article 36 Re: Standard Provincial Hiring and Mobility provisions
– which supersede any conflicting provisions in this Article 101.
Note: Numbered Articles and/or Schedules that are left blank are for standard
reference only and do not apply to this Appendix.
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Article 102
SHOW-UP TIME
102.1 Men reporting for work at shop or job-site and no work is available at a shop
or jobsite at regular starting time to 10 a.m., shall be paid four (4) hours wages
unless previously advised by the employer or his representative not to report. To
qualify for this pay, the employee must remain on the jobsite or in the shop for the
four-hour period unless released by the employer.
102.2 An Employee reporting for work at the regular starting time at a shop or
jobsite and for whom there is no work available due to weather conditions, will
receive four (4) hours wages for reporting, unless he was previously advised by the
employer or his representative not to report under specified conditions. To qualify
for this pay, the employee must remain on the jobsite or in the shop for the fourhour period unless released by the employer. After starting to work, if work is
stopped due to weather conditions, the employee shall receive pay for the actual
time on the job, but no less than four (4) hours pay. The employer shall have the
sole right to determine availability of work due to weather conditions.
102.3 Employees will receive their full board money or travel allowance if they
have started their shift, and they have to leave on account of weather, lack of work,
lay-off or discharge for that day.
The Steward may be transferred to another project with the consent of the business
representative of Local Union 71, if said project is held up due to conditions,
material shortage or any other cause that may delay said project. The journeyman
steward will return to his original project where he was appointed or elected shop
steward, when work resumes.
103.11 The Union will notify the employer or his site representative in writing, the
name of the Steward when the appointment or election becomes effective.
103.12 The Job Steward shall also receive notice of employees indefinitely
transferred off the project or on project or shop. Steward will keep a record of
employees dismissed, laid off or transferred from one job to another.
Article 103
JOB STEWARD AND SHOP STEWARD
103.1 The Company agrees to the appointment or election of a Job Steward or Shop
Steward.
103.2 The Job Steward or Shop Steward are under the supervision of the Business
Manager or Business Agent for matters pertaining to Collective Agreement and
Union Matters.
103.3 Job Stewards shall be free to perform their duties on the job, and in no case
shall they be discriminated against by the Employer for reasons of their
responsibility. The Business Representative of Local Union 71 agrees to discuss
with the Company Representative, any complaint as to the length of time taken by
the Job Steward in the performance of his duties.
103.4 The Union and the Employer agree that when Stewards are not performing
their Steward's duties, they shall perform their regular assigned work.
103.5 It shall be the duty of the Steward to police the jurisdiction applicable to the
trades and to observe safety conditions of employment and the conduct of the Union
members, and that the duties and obligations of members (employees) to their Union
and/or Employer and the provisions of this Agreement are complied with.
103.6 The Steward shall assist, when required, in adjusting differences or
misunderstandings which may arise out of the interpretation, application or alleged
violation of this Agreement.
103.7 Steward's duties will only pertain to the particular Employer they are
employed by. Therefore, such Stewards will not interfere with other contractors on
the job sites. If the Stewards are aware of problems created on the job sites with
other contractors, then they shall refer such problems or complaints to the Union
Business Manager or Business Agent.
103.8 Steward will work all overtime hours pertaining to this particular trade that
may be in effect on the job site, if willing to work.
103.9 Stewards shall have preferred seniority in the event of a reduction in work
force where all other qualifications are relatively equal.
103.10 The Job Steward will not be transferred to another project without the
written approval of the Business Representative of Local Union 71, unless project is
terminated.
Article 105
JOB SITE ACCOMMODATION
105.1 Adequate heated lunch and change room facilities complete with wash basin
or sink and table facilities will be provided by the Employer, where conditions
permit, as agreed between the Employer and the Business Representative of Local
Union 71. These facilities will be kept in a clean condition by both employees and
employer.
105.2 Parking areas will be made available where bus service is not available.
Parking will be paid for, for service work, or for one day on any project if the
employee is transferred to that project during his normal working hours.
105.3 An adequate supply of pure drinking water shall be kept readily accessible
for workers. The drinking water shall be supplied from a piping system or from a
clean covered container having a drain faucet. No person shall be required to, or
shall use a dipper or drinking cup in common with other persons. In accordance
with the construction Safety Act.
105.4 Washing facilities with adequate clean water, soap and individual towels
shall be provided for workers who use and handle corrosive, poisonous or other
substance likely to endanger their safety or health.
105.5 Flush toilets or chemical toilets and paper will be provided by the Employer,
where conditions permit. Toilet facilities will be kept clean every day, all in
accordance with the Construction Safety Act.
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Article 104
WORK BREAK
104.1 The employer agrees to give the employees two (2) ten (10) minutes rest
periods. One at approximately mid-morning and one at approximately midafternoon or at a time mutually agreed upon between the two parties or their
representative on the job. A similar rest period will also apply on any shift work or
during a period of overtime. The rest period will apply from Monday to Sunday
inclusive. Rest periods to be taken at their work stations when conditions permit.
Article 106
TOOLS
106.1 Each Journeyman and apprentice will supply:
One 9" torpedo level
One pair 8" combination pliers
One 10' tape
106.2 The employer shall supply all remaining tools and equipment required for the
proper installation of all work to be performed.
106.3 The employees must accept responsibility for the tools supplied by the
Employer and must report the breakage or loss of such tools immediately on
duplicate forms to be supplied by the Employer. Employees willfully misusing or
failing to report loss of tools shall be subject to cost of replacement.
106.4 The Employer agrees to provide adequate protection and storage for all tools
issued and accept responsibility for normal wear and tear on return of broken or
worn tools. Tools shall be kept in good condition at all times.
106.5 All tools willfully damaged by the employee shall be paid for by the
employee, provided a tool voucher is signed by him and he is permitted to be
present when tools are checked off at termination of employment, and also, provided
he be equipped, by the employer, with a suitable tool box with hasp and lock.
Article 108
HOURS OF WORK
108.1
(a) Construction:
The regular hours of work shall be thirty-six (36) hours a week, four (4)
eight (8) hour days- Monday to Thursday; four hours on Friday.
When mutually agreed upon the hours may be scheduled between 7 a.m. to 5
p.m., Monday to Thursday inclusive; 7 a.m. to 12 noon on Friday.
All overtime hours above the normal work day, shall be paid at double-time
rate.
When mutually agreed upon, the hours of work for the period of May to
September inclusive, may be scheduled from Monday to Thursday, nine (9)
hours per day - a four day week, OR Tuesday to Friday, nine (9) hours per
day, a four (4) day week. The regular hours of work shall be scheduled from
7 a.m. to 5 p.m..
(b) Service Work in the I.C.I. Sector:
40 hours made up of 5 eight hour days Monday to Friday inclusive, 7:30
a.m. to 5:00 p.m..
108.2 The regular hours of work shall be thirty-six (36) hours a week, Monday to
Thursday: Four (4) hours on Friday. When mutually agreed upon, the hours may be
scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Thursday inclusive; 7:00 a.m. to
12:00 noon on Friday. All overtime hours above the normal work day, shall be paid
at double time rate.
108.3 Standby pay will guarantee a minimum income of two hours pay (straight
time) on Saturdays, Sundays or statutory holidays for any employee required to
standby on such a day.
Standby pay is payable on Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays only in cases
where an employee on standby is not called out.
108.4 Refer to Standard Article 33 regarding further flexibility in scheduling work
hours; and Standard Article 39 regarding provision for forty hour work week on
mutual agreement.
Article 109
OVERTIME
109.1 For those Locals working 36 hours per week (i.e. (4) four (8) eight hour days
Monday to Thursday and (4) four hours Friday) Friday afternoon will be paid at (1
½) one and one half times the full rate of pay. All other overtime work shall be
paid at the rate of double time on new construction and shall only be performed
with permission of the Advisory Board of the Industrial Standards Act of Ontario.
109.2.1 Employees that are required to work over-time of over two (2) hours above
the normal working hours on new construction, will receive $15.00 or a suitable hot
meal and sufficient time off without pay to eat a meal.
190.2.2 Should the overtime period of work following 109.2.1 exceed 4 hours the
employee will receive $15.00 or a suitable hot meal and sufficient time off without
pay to eat a meal.
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109.2.3 The compensation outlined in 109.2.1 and 109.2.2 shall also apply to any
employee who works more than ten (10) consecutive hours per working day on
Saturdays, Sundays or Statutory holidays.
109.3 All emergency overtime service work shall be paid for at the rate of timeand-one-half until 9 p.m. and double time from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. in accordance with
the Industrial Standards Act.
109.4 Should it become necessary to work overtime on any portion of the job, the
crew performing the job, including the Foreman, shall have preference in working
overtime.
Article 110
SHIFT WORK
110.1 If shift work should become necessary (1) one full shift must be worked in
each twenty-four (24) hour period. Refer to Standard Article 32 regarding special
condition hours of work.
110.2 Shift work must be worked for at least four (4) consecutive work days. These
may be based on consecutive regular work days, weekends or holidays, providing
the applicable weekend and/or holiday premiums are paid.
110.3 The second or third shift shall receive pay for hours worked plus a premium
of (15) percent of base rate.
110.4 When work cannot be done during regular work hours, such work will be
considered Shift Work. Employees shall receive pay for hours worked plus a
premium of 15 percent of the base rate.
110.5 All hours in excess of the regular shift hours shall be paid at base rate, plus
(15) fifteen percent, times (2) two - for example - $20.00 + $3.00 = $23.00 x 2 =
$46.00 plus all applicable benefits.
110.6 The Contractor shall notify the Business Manager that shift work has become
necessary.
Article 111
FOREMAN AND GENERAL FOREMAN
111.1 Foreman in charge shall mean: a qualified journeyman who is elevated by his
employer to lay out work and who shall instruct other members in his respective
trade.
111.2 General Foremen and Foremen shall be members of Local 71.
111.3 Position for Superintendent or Area Superintendent shall be offered to
members of Local 71 first if such members are qualified for position.
111.4 For Industrial Projects or Industrial Work: One General Foreman will be
responsible for a maximum of three Foremen in their respective trade and will be
appointed after three Foremen have been appointed on any one project.
111.5 On all work coming under the terms of this Agreement, where General
Foremen and Foremen are employed, it is proper that orders be given in the
following sequence:
General Foreman to Foreman,
Foreman to Journeyman.
Article 112
APPRENTICESHIP
112.1 The Union and Management agree that for all purposes of this Agreement, an
"apprentice" is a person serving apprenticeship in accordance with the provincial
regulations. He shall be a member of Local Union 71; and he shall be paid
according to the Act (40, 50, 60, 70 and 80 per cent of the journeyman's rate in
successive training periods). Once his prescribed apprenticeship term has been
completed and his provincial certificate has been obtained, he is a journeyman in the
eyes of both the Union and the Employers.
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112.2 It is required as a condition of employment, that each apprentice attend
classes as arranged by the Ontario Department of Apprenticeship. Also all
apprentices as a condition of employment shall be required to attend at least one
course per year under the direction of the Local Union 71 Joint Apprenticeship
Committee.
112.3 One apprentice may be employed in any shop where one journeyman is
regularly employed; the allowable proportion of apprentices to journeymen shall be
one (1) apprentice to every three (3) journeymen. This applies to both Branches of
the Trades. The Standard of Education required to qualify candidates for
apprenticeship must be a Grade XII Certificate or its equivalent.
112.4 A journeyman shall not work with or give direction to more than one
apprentice.
112.5 The apprentice must carry out, under the immediate supervision of a skilled
workman, the tasks to which he is assigned.
112.6 The ratio of apprentices will apply to a job or project when lay-offs take
place, apprentices shall be laid off and the same ratio be maintained as when
apprentices are being employed.
112.7 The Apprenticeship Co-Ordinator will periodically check the apprentices on
the jobs or shops to determine whether or not they are being trained in the proper
manner.
112.8 When an employer graduates an apprentice to a journeyman level, and his
achieved license is verified,
Local 71 will grant the employer for a period of one
(1)
5ndth year
year the right to hire a 1st or 2nd year apprentice to replace that graduating
st
apprentice. If the employer’s apprenticeship ratio permits, the 1 or 2 year
apprentice will be chosen on a 50/50 basis from Local 71’s unemployment list.
Article 114
GENERAL
114.1 Every project employing twenty-five (25) or more employees from the piping
industry, must have a foreman with a certificate of competence for the safe rigging
and hoisting signals as sponsored by the C.S.A.. If the U.A. foreman with such
certificate is not available in the shop or on the project, the Union shall supply a
man with such a certificate and he shall be paid foreman's rate of pay. The foreman
may correlate the work schedule for the employees designated to rig piping
materials, and handle equipment in addition to his regular duties. Such a foreman
shall be responsible to size the loads and arrange for the proper equipment and the
number of employees necessary to perform any specific rigging job in a safe manner
in accordance with the Workers Compensation Board Regulations.
114.2 CARRYING LOADS
Unless a signaller is present, it is forbidden to carry any load with the aid of
machinery, above any place where an employee is standing.
114.3 EMPLOYEE VICTIM OF ACCIDENT
Any employee who has been the victim of an accident at work and is unable to
continue his work shall receive his usual pay for that day. If the serious nature of
his condition requires him to go to hospital, he must be accompanied by another
person. If transportation expenses are incurred in going to the hospital, they shall be
paid by the employer if the Workers Compensation Commission does not cover the
said expense.
114.4 REHABILITATION
After an accident at work, upon producing a medical certificate, the employer agrees
to reinstate the employee in his job, providing work is available.
114.5 All pipe cutting machines and welding equipment on the job to be operated
by apprentices or journeymen of Local 71 and/or U.A. All pipe cutting machines on
jobs or in shop will be installed and operated with a foot pedal switch.
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114.6 United Association members will not be permitted to furnish, lease, loan or
lend their vehicles for any reason to carry materials or tools for work unless said
vehicle is supplied by the employer. Also, no member of said Local Union will
loan, or lease, lend or supply tools of any description for job or work in a shop
unless furnished by the employer.
Article 116
SPECIAL LEAVE
116.1 At the request of the Union, the Employer must grant leave of absence
without pay, to the employee designated by the Union to attend a Congress,
committee meeting, trustee meeting, etc. No employee shall be dismissed or
punished by means of discriminatory or disciplinary measures because of his
absence from work, because of the reasons stated above. This clause cannot be
construed as pertaining to a study session or any other such similar disruption.
SCHEDULES
A
WAGES
1. The minimum wage rate for journeymen shall be:
$30.72 per hour, effective May 28, 2007
$31.58 per hour, effective May 1, 2008
$32.63 per hour, effective May 1, 2009
2. Employers may withhold, where necessary, a reasonable amount of wages due,
not to exceed five working days, to enable them to prepare the payroll.
3. The Foreman's rate of pay to be 15 percent over the Journeyman's rate of pay.
The General Foreman's rate of pay to be 20 percent over the regular Journeyman's
rate of pay.
4. Refer to Standard Article 35 for additional information regarding Apprentice
Wages and Benefits.
B
VACATION PAY
1. Pay for vacation and statutory holidays shall be eleven (11) percent of gross
wages. See Article 6.4 page 6 for payment method.
C
HEALTH AND WELFARE TRUST FUND
1. Shall be: $2.92 per hour ; $3.02 effective May 1, 2008; $3.12 effective May 1,
2009.
Each employer will contribute to the Local Union 71 Health and Welfare Trust Fund
the sum above per hour on all regular and overtime hours by each employee covered
by the Collective Agreement and will remit said sum to the local 71 Administrator
as established under a Declaration of Trust entered on December 10, 1965.
Contributions to be made monthly by cheque as per Schedule K.
2. All amounts paid by the Employer to the Health and Welfare Trust Fund shall be
in addition to the hourly wage rates established in this Agreement and in no case
shall the Employer deduct any such amounts from the employees' wages.
3. Refer to Standard Article 30 for additional contribution related to continuation of
benefits.
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D
PENSION TRUST FUND
1. $5.95 per hour; effective May 1, 2008, $6.21 per hour; effective May 1, 2009,
$6.47 per hour.
Again commencing on a date to be established by the Trustees appointed by the
Union as hereinafter provided, and in addition to the wages, vacation pay and other
benefits, set out in this Collective Agreement, each employer will contribute to the
Local Union Pension Trust Fund the sum above for all regular and overtime hours
worked by each employee covered by the Collective Agreement to a Trust Fund to
be known as "Local Union 71 Pension Trust Fund" which Trust Fund has been
established by a Trust Agreement.
2. Without limiting the terms of the said Trust Agreement, the purpose and intent of
such Agreement shall be to purchase Pension and Supplementary Benefits and such
other benefits as the said Trustees shall deem advisable. Provided, however, that all
such benefits shall be for the exclusive advantage and benefit of the employees
covered by this Collective Agreement.
3. The "Committee of Trustees" to administer the said Local Union 71 Pension
Trust Fund shall consist of not less than four Trustees all of whom shall be members
in good standing of the Union.
4. The Trust Agreement above referred to shall establish, among other things, the
rules of eligibility for the employees covered by this Collective Agreement and
shall further set out and define the duties and responsibilities of the Trustees.
5. Payments to the said Local Union 71 Pension Trust Fund shall be made by the
employers prior to the 15th day of the month immediately following the month in
which the said wages were earned and at no time shall the payments be made to any
individual employee.
Payments to the Local Union 71 Pension Trust Fund shall be accompanied by a
completed monthly report on a form to be supplied by the said Trustees to
administer the said Trust Fund.
6. All amounts paid by the Employer to the Pension Trust Fund shall be in addition
to the hourly wage rates established in this Agreement and in no case shall the
Employer deduct any such amounts from the employee's wages.
E
TRAINING FUND
1. Shall be: 40 cents per hour.
Refer to Standard Article 23 for additional Training Fund.
Each employer will contribute to the Local 71 Apprenticeship and Journeyman
Training Fund the sum above for each hour worked by each employee, and will
remit said amount to the Joint Trustees or their Administrator as established under a
Declaration of Trust entered into on June 5, 1971.
G
INDUSTRY FUND
Shall be: 32 cents per hour; up to 34 cents per hour (if required).
1. Each employer bound by this agreement will contribute the amount above for
every hour worked by each employee covered by this agreement. This contribution
will be paid by the 15th of each month following that in which the hours were
worked. Payment shall be mailed to the administrator of the Welfare Plan (see
schedule K).
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H UNION DUES PROMOTION TRUST FUND DEDUCTION CLAUSE
Shall be: 94 cents per hour; 97 cents effective May 1, 2008; 99 cents effective May
1, 2009.
1. In addition to the wages, travel allowances, welfare and training funds, and all
other benefits herein set out, each employer will pay to each employee covered by
this Collective Agreement an additional 94 cents; 97 cents effective May 1, 2008; 99
cents effective May 1, 2009 wages for each regular and overtime hour, or part
thereof, worked by each such employee and each employer further agrees to deduct
the said sums on their effective dates for each regular and overtime hour, or part
thereof, and agrees to remit said amount to the Administrator.
2. Without limiting the generality of the term "promotion" and without limiting the
terms of the said Trust Agreement, the purpose and intent of this trust shall be to
make any and all expenditures necessary to promote Local Union 71, the United
Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting
Industry of the United States and Canada, the Plumbing industry, and any other
matters deemed proper by the trustees in charge of the said Fund.
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TRAVEL ALLOWANCE
1. The free zone boundary shall be a 25 km radius from the Pembroke City Hall.
Members working outside the free zone boundary up to 32 km from Pembroke City
Hall will be paid (from the free zone boundary) 49 cents per km; 51 cents effective
May 1, 2008; 53 cents effective May 1, 2009 for traveling expenses. Refer to Article
37 Re: the Standard Provincial Travel Free Zone – which supersedes this Schedule,
where in conflict.
2. In the Town of Renfrew, the free zone boundary shall be 25 km from Renfrew
City Hall. The free zone applies to Commercial, Institutional and Service Work.
J
BOARD ALLOWANCE
1. All U.A. members affected by this Agreement and working 32 km or more from
the City Hall of Pembroke, will receive a Board Allowance of $81.50 per working
day; $83.00 effective May 1, 2008; $84.50 effective May 1, 2009. The mileage will
be measured by the most regularly traveled route and will not be interpreted as
meaning a 20 mile radius.
2. Employees will receive their full board money or travel allowance if they have
started their shift, and they have to leave on account of weather or lack of work.
K
PAYMENTS OF EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS
1. Payments to be made by each of the Contractors towards the Health and Welfare
Trust Fund, the Pension Trust Fund, the Training Fund, the Industry Fund, the
Union Dues Promotion Trust Fund, the Union Dues Check- off, and Article 20, shall
be made monthly and forwarded by cheque prior to the 15th day of the month
following the month for which the contributions are to be made. This will be sent
with a list of names of the employees for whom the contributions are being made to
the Administrator of The Welfare Plan.
2. The Administrator shall forthwith forward to the Zone Association the sum
comprising the contributions to the Association Industry Fund and to the Trustees
the sums comprising the Training Fund, and to the Union the sums comprising the
Union Dues Promotion Fund.
3. Forms for the purpose of reporting contributions shall be provided by the
Administrator of the Funds and triplicate copies shall be forwarded to the
Administrator, one of which will be sent to the Union Office, and one to the Zone
Association Office.
4. See Article 41 – Funds Remittance Process/Penalties. The failure to pay each
month shall constitute a separate offence, and shall subject the Contractor to the
10% payment. Thereafter interest shall run at the rate of 2% per month (24% per
year compounded monthly) on any unpaid arrears, including liquidated damages.
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L
UNION DUES CHECK OFF
1. The employers agree to deduct monthly Union dues for each employee in the
amount of $31.00 per month for each journeyman and apprentice, and $31.00 per
month for each employee on Travel Card; and to remit same to Local Union 71
office on or before the 15th day of each month immediately following the
deductions. The remittance of the said dues shall be accompanied by completed
forms as provided by the Union. Social Security Number will be listed on form by
the employer.
2. Union dues may be adjusted on 30 days written notice to the employers.
3. The Union is responsible for the distribution of Union Dues Receipts.
M
STABILIZATION FUND
MCA Ottawa and UA Local 71 have agreed to establish a Fund to provide subsidies
to Contractors bound by this Agreement in the geographic area of Zone 13A under
certain conditions.
UA LocaL 71 will administer this Fund.
Any Contractor desiring to apply for a subsidy from this Fund may obtain the details
of the procedures to be followed from MCA Ottawa or UA Local 71.
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APPENDIX 13B
ZONE 13B CORNWALL - LOCAL UNION 71
WAGE SCHEDULES
Effective Dates
Basic Rate
Vacation Pay 11%
Welfare
Pension
Training
S.U.B.
Article 23
Article 30
Denovo
O.P.T.P.F.
OCS
Stabilization Fund
Union Field Dues
TOTAL
Zone Association Fund
MIAC/WTF Funds
TOTAL
After Tax Deductions:
Union Field Dues
O.P.T.P.F.
OCS
May 28/07
30.72
3.38
2.92
5.95
0.40
May 1/08
31.58
3.47
3.02
6.21
0.40
May 1/09
32.63
3.59
3.12
6.47
0.40
0.10
0.03
0.02
0.23
0.01
1.30
0.94
46.00
0.32
0.09
46.41
0.10
0.03
0.04
0.23
0.01
1.30
0.97
47.36
0.32
0.09
47.77
0.10
0.03
0.04
0.23
0.01
1.30
0.99
48.91
0.32
0.09
49.32
0.94
0.23
0.01
0.97
0.23
0.01
0.99
0.23
0.01
Local 819 do not have "Union Field Dues" or "Ontario Pipe Trades Promotion
Fund/OCS (Ontario Construction Secretariat) Fund" included in the Base Rate. In
this case each fund is added to the Base Rate for taxing only. The full amount of
each fund is deducted and remitted in accordance with the local Appendix.
Vacation Pay is calculated only on the specified Base Rate. The MIAC/WTF Funds
are GST taxable; GST Registration number for these funds is: 124252065.
Foreman
Work Week
Sub. +10%, Foreman + 15%
36 hours
Article No.
Title
Schedule
Title
101 Hiring
A Wages
102
Show-up Time
B Vacation & Statutory Holiday Pay
103
Job Steward
C Welfare Fund
104 Work Break
D Pension Fund
105
Job Site Accommodation E
106 Tools
F
107
G Industry Fund
108 Hours of Work
H Union Field Dues and/or Promotion Funds
109
Overtime
I
Travel Allowance
110
Shift Work
J
Board Allowance
111
Foremen
K Payment of Employer Contributions
112
Apprentices
M Minor Construction
113
General
N Stabilization Fund
114
Height Pay
Note: Numbered Articles and/or Schedules that are left blank are for standard
reference only and do not apply to this Appendix.
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APPENDIX 13B
ZONE 13B CORNWALL - LOCAL UNION 71
Article 101
HIRING
101.1 All employees shall be hired through the Union Office. There will be a
Union List of Unemployed Members consisting of plumbers, steamfitters,
instrumentation fitters, gas fitters, welders and apprentices.
101.2 The employer agrees to hire from the list of unemployed Union members of
Local Union 71 Journeymen and Apprentices. The employer shall have the right to
choose from the list of unemployed members for industrial, commercial and
institutional projects on a 50/50 basis of selection (i.e., one employer's choice and
one Local 71 member from the out-of-work list, top of the list down). The
Employer has the right to name hire foreman, general foreman, and service repair
journeyman (for service work only) from the list of unemployed Local Union 71
members. Any abuse of this hiring procedure shall be in violation of this agreement.
101.3 The employer has the right to name hire foremen, general foremen, and
service repair journeymen (for service work only) from the list of Unemployed
Members.
101.4 Local 71 has agreed to fax work referral slips to the jobsite, upon the
condition that if there is a Shop Steward on the project, the worker will report to this
Shop Steward upon arrival at the jobsite.
101.5 Refer to Article 36 Re: Standard Provincial Hiring and Mobility provisions –
which supersede any conflicting provisions in this Article 101.
Article 102
SHOW-UP TIME
102.1 Members reporting for work at shop or jobsite and no work available at a
shop or jobsite at regular starting time shall be paid four hours wages unless
previously advised by the employer or his representative not to report. To qualify
for this pay, the employee must remain on the jobsite or in the shop for the four hour
period unless released by the employer.
102.2 An Employee reporting for work at the regular starting time at a shop or
jobsite and for whom there is no work available due to weather conditions, will
receive four (4) hours wages for reporting, unless he was previously advised by the
employer or his representative not to report under specified conditions. To qualify
for this pay, the employee must remain on the jobsite or in the shop for the four hour
period unless released by the employer. After starting to work, if work is stopped
due to weather conditions, the employee shall receive pay for the actual time on the
job but no less than four hours pay. The employer shall have the sole right to
determine availability of work due to weather conditions.
Article 103
JOB STEWARDS AND SHOP STEWARDS
103.1 Job Stewards shall report all infractions of the Provincial Safety Regulations
to the foreman on the job and to the business representative of Local Union 71. He
shall further assist in having injured workers promptly taken care of and may
accompany them to hospital, doctor or home without loss of time. Under all
circumstances the job steward shall be the second to last man remaining on the job
before being laid off. In the event that the job steward is not the second to last man
to be laid off, there shall be a consultation with the business representative to discuss
the reasons for the lay-off.
103.2 The Steward shall be informed of employees to be laid off at least two (2)
hours in advance.
103.3 If an employee is injured and receives medical attention by a qualified
physician, he shall receive his regular wages and applicable benefits for the full day
he reported to work.
103.4 Providing the client-customer does not specify a particular Journeyman in a
particular job, then the Steward will work all overtime hours pertaining to his
particular trade that may be in effect on the job site, if he is willing to work.
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Article 104
COFFEE BREAKS
104.1 The employer agrees to give the employees two (2) ten (10) minute coffee
breaks, one at approximately mid-morning and one at approximately mid- afternoon
or at a time mutually agreed upon between the parties involved or their
representatives on the job. Similar coffee breaks will apply to shift work and during
a period of overtime.
104.2 On Industrial work the coffee break periods will be taken at a mutually
agreed place. On high rise buildings coffee breaks will be taken at the employees'
work stations, where conditions permit.
104.3 When overtime is worked on a site or project, and when the coffee break and
lunch period coincide the employee is entitled to the lunch break only. The
employee is not entitled to both the coffee break and lunch break if the two should
coincide.
Article 105
JOB SITE ACCOMMODATION
105.1 The employer is to provide necessary heated accommodations where the
employees may eat their noon meals and shall supply adequate storage space for
protection of the clothing of employees.
105.2 Where toilet accommodations on the project are required, the employer
agrees to assist the employees to acquire facilities from the prime contractors.
Thereafter, flush toilets will be provided, when conditions permit. If conditions do
not permit, chemically treated flush toilets will be provided.
105.3 The employer is to supply suitable space for employees to wash and when not
possible, to supply waterless hand cleaner and towels.
105.4 An adequate supply of pure drinking water shall be kept readily accessible
for workers. The drinking water shall be supplied from the piping system or from a
clean covered container having a drain faucet. No person shall be required to, or
shall use a dipper or drinking cup in common with other persons. In accordance
with the construction Safety Act.
Article 106
TOOLS
106.1 Each Journeyman and apprentice will supply:
One 9" torpedo level
One pair 8" combination pliers
One 10' tape
106.2 The employer shall supply all remaining tools and equipment required for the
proper installation of all work to be performed.
106.3 The employees must accept responsibility for the tools supplied by the
Employer and must report the breakage or loss of such tools immediately on
duplicate forms to be supplied by the Employer. Employees willfully misusing or
failing to report the loss of tools shall be subject to cost of replacement.
106.4 The Employer agrees to provide adequate protection and storage for all tools
issued and accept responsibility for normal wear and tear on return of broken or
stolen tools. Tools shall be kept in good condition at all times.
106.5 Employer will supply welders with all welding equipment at employer's
expense such equipment to include: wire brushes, chipping hammers, tip cleaners,
lighters and coveralls.
Article 108
STANDARD WORKING DAYS AND HOURS
108.1 The regular hours of work shall be thirty-six (36) hours a week, four (4) eight
(8) hour days- Monday to Thursday, four hours on Friday morning, with one half
hour for lunch.
108.2 When mutually agreed upon, the hours may be scheduled between 7:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Thursday inclusive; 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Friday,
with one half hour for lunch.
108.3 When mutually agreed upon the hours of work may be scheduled from
Monday to Thursday 9 hours per day. The regular hours or work shall be scheduled
from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with one half hour for lunch.
108.4 Members required to work during lunch hours, 12:00 noon to 12:30 p.m. will
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be paid double time with no loss of time for balance of shift.
108.5 On all construction projects, Union members will not be required to punch a
time clock or pick up a brass tag, or sign in or out.
108.6 Refer to Standard Article 33 regarding further flexibility in scheduling work
hours; and Standard Article 39 regarding provision for forty hour work week on
mutual agreement.
Article 109
OVERTIME
109.1 For those Locals working 36 hours per week (i.e. (4) four (8) eight hour days
Monday to Thursday and (4) four hours Friday) Friday afternoon will be paid at (1
½) one and one half times the full rate of pay.
109.2 Employees required to work more than two (2) hours overtime shall be
supplied a suitable hot meal or a $15.00 meal allowance after two (2) hours worked
and supplied a meal or allowance following every four (4) hours thereafter at no cost
or loss of time to the employee.
109.3 (a) If an employee is notified prior to quitting time Thursday that he is
working overtime Friday, the employee shall provide his own lunch and shall take a
one half (1/2) hour unpaid lunch break at 12:00 noon.
(b) Employees who work overtime Friday afternoon, and who are not
notified prior to quitting time Thursday shall be provided a suitable hot meal at
12:00 noon with a paid one half (1/2) hour lunch break. In the event the employee
works beyond 6:30 p.m. a suitable hot meal or a $15.00 meal allowance shall be
provided without loss of time at 6:30 p.m. and a similar meal condition following
every
four (4) hours thereafter. The same meal conditions shall apply to the second
(2nd) and third (3rd) shifts, except that employees working these shifts shall not be
docked for lunch break.
109.4 Employees working Saturday, Sunday and Statutory Holidays will be docked
one half (1/2) hour for their noon lunch break. If they work beyond 4:30 p.m. the
Article 109.2 will apply.
109.5 In the event of a member working overtime, if the lapse is less than eight
hours, the next regular eight hours shall be paid at the rate of double time.
Article 110
SHIFT WORK
110.1 If shift work should become necessary in addition to the standard hours of
work, one (1) full additional shift must be worked in each twenty-four (24) hour
period. No shift shall commence after 12:00 midnight. Refer to Standard Article 32
regarding special condition hours of work.
110.2 Shift work must be worked for at least four (4) consecutive work days. These
may be based on consecutive regular work days, weekends or holidays, providing
the applicable weekend and/or holiday premiums are paid. Shift work may be
performed on an agreed four (4) nine (9) hour days or on a four (4) days of eight (8)
hours and one day of (4) hours, providing the shift work continues for four (4) or
five (5) consecutive days, whichever applies.
110.3 All hours in excess of the regular eight (8) hour or four (4) hour shift shall be
paid at the rate of double time. The regular shift on Friday shall be four (4) hours.
110.4 The second shift shall receive pay for hours worked plus a premium of fifteen
(15) percent of the base rate.
110.5 When a second shift has lasted more than four (4) consecutive days, and the
shift is cancelled, without lasting four (4) consecutive days in the week that the shift
has ended, such days worked will be recognized as shift premium days and not as
double time days.
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110.6 If shift work is required (for 2 or 3 days between Monday and Friday) during
a "shutdown" in an existing plant (ie. a plant that has been in operation for at least
one year), the following will apply:
a) Two day shutdown: When two shifts are worked, remuneration shall be:
1st shift - 9 hours pay at the base rate plus the shift premium and 3 hours
pay at the overtime rate
2nd shift - 9 hours pay at the base rate plus the shift premium and 2 hours
pay at the overtime rate
b) Three day shutdown: When three shifts are worked, remuneration shall be
as follows for each shift:
- 9 hours pay at the base rate plus the shift premium and 1 hour
pay at the overtime rate
Article 111
GENERAL FOREMEN, FOREMEN
AND SUB-FOREMEN
111.1 The foremen, area foremen, and general foremen, must be qualified
journeymen members of Local 71; except where the provisions of Article 36B
apply. The contractor shall appoint or demote foremen at his discretion as may be
required. A General Foreman will be appointed after three Foreman have been
appointed on any one project.
111.2 When a member of Local 71 is name called as a foreman on a project, this
said foreman must remain at his hired status for a minimum of 30 calendar days, or
be replaced by the first man on the list. Additional foremen and sub-foremen are to
be appointed by the company at its own discretion from the men employed by him.
111.3 The chain of command on all work coming under the terms of this agreement,
where general foremen, area foremen, foremen and sub-foremen are employed, is
that orders should be given in the following sequence: General foremen to area
foremen; area foremen to foremen; foremen to sub-foremen to journeymen.
Article 112
APPRENTICES
112.1
(a) The employer shall employ an apprentice after the first three (3)
journeymen and thereafter one apprentice to each three (3) journeymen so
employed.
(b) The Union will supply apprentices in the number established by the
Apprenticeship and Tradesmen's Qualification Act of Ontario and relevant
Regulations if the employer so requests.
(c) The Union will fax or deliver proof of Apprentice qualifications (ie.
total hours worked) to the employer prior to the Apprentice being employed.
112.2 The Union and the association agree that for all purposes of this Agreement,
an "apprentice" is a person serving apprenticeship in accordance with the Province
of Ontario Act and Regulations covering Apprentices.
112.3 The ratio of apprentices will apply when lay-off takes place, apprentices shall
be laid-off and the same ratio be maintained as when apprentices are being
employed.
112.4 All apprentices shall work under the direct supervision of a journeyman.
112.5 There shall be a joint Training and Apprenticeship Committee composed of
equal representation of both employers and union. All apprentices shall be
indentured through the Joint Board within ninety (90) days.
113.4 All piping machines, whether power or manually operated, which are
required to perform piping fabrication work on the job, shall be operated by
members of Local Union 71.
113.5 Officers of the Local Union shall be granted leave of absence without pay,
provided that a written notice of not less than 48 hours is given to the Employer.
Article 114
HEIGHT PAY
114.1 Where workmen are required to work 60' and over from the ground on
supporting structures or open platforms including trusses, stacks, towers, tanks,
bosun chairs, swing or rolling scaffolds, or similar equipment where a workman is
subject to a direct fall to the ground, a premium of $1.00 per hour above his regular
rate will be paid, (outside work only).
SCHEDULES
A
WAGE RATES
(1)
BASIC JOURNEYMAN
Effective May 28, 2007
$30.72 per hour
Effective May 1, 2008
$31.58 per hour
Effective May 1, 2009
$32.63 per hour
(2) FOREMAN WAGE RATES
The foreman shall receive 15% above the journeymen base rate. The sub-foremen
shall receive 10% above the journeymen base rate.
(3) APPRENTICE WAGE RATES
Wages for apprentices shall be as follows, based on hourly wages as set out in
above:
1st year apprentices - 50%
2nd year apprentices - 60%
3rd year apprentices - 70%
4th year apprentices - 80%
5th year apprentices - 85%
Refer to Standard Article 35 for additional information regarding Apprentice Wages
and Benefits.
B
VACATION AND STATUTORY HOLIDAY PAY
1. Pay for vacation and statutory holidays shall be computed at eleven (11) percent
of gross wages and shall be:
Effective May 28, 2007
Effective May 1, 2008
Effective May 1, 2009
$3.38
$3.47
$3.59
See Article 6.4 page 6 for payment method.
C
WELFARE
1. Welfare contribution paid by the Employers shall be as follows:
Effective May 28, 2007
$2.92 per man hour worked
Effective May 1, 2008
$3.02 per man hour worked
Effective May 1, 2009
$3.12 per man hour worked
Article 113
GENERAL
113.1 Employees who are required to work in the rain shall be supplied the
necessary rain wear by the Employer at the Employer's cost.
113.2 On any job designated as a hard hat job, winter hard hat liners will be
supplied by the employer at not cost to the employees.
113.3 Work carried out by the employees which involve working with acids,
caustic or other materials that cause undue wear on clothing, the Employer agrees to
loan overalls and gloves to the employee and on completion of the work, said
overalls and gloves are to be returned to the Employer.
It is mutually agreed between the parties of the agreement that the Employer will
contribute to the U.A. Local 71 Health and Welfare Trust Fund for each paid hour
worked by the employee and will remit such amount each month to the
administrator of the Welfare Fund.
2. Welfare contribution for work in Minor Construction Class II shall be $2.92 per
man hour worked; $3.02 effective May 1, 2008; $3.12 effective May 1, 2009.
3. In the event that this plan is discontinued for any reason whatsoever, the hourly
contributions herein agreed will then become part of the hourly wages of the
employee on whose behalf they had been formerly contributed. Information on
contribution forms may be obtained from the business office of Local Union 71,
upon request.
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4. Refer to Standard Article 30 for additional contribution related to continuation of
benefits.
D
PENSION TRUST FUND
1. $5.95 per hour worked; effective May 1, 2008: $6.21; effective May 1, 2009:
$6.47. It is agreed each employer will contribute the sum above for every regular
and overtime hour worked by each employee covered by the Collective Agreement
to the "Local Union 71 Pension Trust Fund".
2. The Pension contribution for employees working on Minor Construction Class II
shall be $4.46 per man hour worked; $4.66 effective May 1, 2008; $4.85 effective
May 1, 2009.
3. Payments to the Local Union 71 Pension Trust Fund shall be made each month
by the employers in accordance with Schedule K of this Agreement.
4. In the event that this pension plan is discontinued for any reason whatsoever, the
hourly contributions herein agreed will become part of the hourly wages of the
employee on whose behalf they have been formerly contributed.
G
INDUSTRY FUND
1. Shall be: 32 cents per hour; up to 34 cents per hour (if required).
Each employer bound by this agreement shall contribute the above amount for every
hour worked by each employee covered by this agreement. This contribution shall
be made to the Mechanical Contractors Association of Ottawa in accordance with
the Association's By-Laws and Regulations. Remittance will be made by each
employer monthly and shall be made prior to the 15th day of the month immediately
following that in which the hours were worked and shall be accompanied by a list of
employees on the forms provided and shall show the hours worked by each
employee.
H
UNION DUES CHECK-OFF
1. It is agreed by all parties covered by this Agreement that union dues will be
deducted from all employees who are members of Local 71 covered by this
Agreement and forwarded to the Business Office of Local 71 each month.
2. The deductions shall be for all hours worked by the employee at the rate of $.94
per hour; $.97 effective May 1, 2008; $.99 effective May 1, 2009 and shall be
forwarded by cheque to the union office, along with a list of employees and their
hours paid.
3. The moneys and information as outlined in this Schedule shall be forwarded to
the Union Office by the fifteenth (15th) of the month following that work period for
which the dues have been deducted.
4. It is agreed by the union that the monthly period mentioned shall be in
accordance with the last weekly pay period of the month as calculated by each
employer.
5. It is further agreed by the union that the employer shall not be required to make
any further deductions to cover arrears in dues from any employee.
6. All cheques sent from each employer shall be paid to (The United Association)
Local Union 71.
7. Union Dues Check-Off for work in the Minor Construction II shall be $.94 per
manhour worked; $.97 effective May 1, 2008; $.99 effective May 1, 2009.
I
TRAVEL ALLOWANCE
1. Subject to clause 2. below, traveling expenses will be paid at the rate of 49 cents
per km; 51 cents effective May 1, 2008; 53 cents effective May 1, 2009 from the
boundary of the 25 km free travel zone to a maximum of 56 km from the City Limits
to the job site and back to the travel free zone boundary each day. No travel
expenses shall be paid to an employee living within a 25 km radius of Hawkesbury
or Prescott for any travel within a 25 km radius of Hawkesbury or Prescott
(respectively). Refer to Article 37 Re: the Standard Provincial Travel Free Zone –
which supersedes this Schedule, where in conflict.
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J
BOARD ALLOWANCE
1. Subject to clause 2. below, living allowances will be paid at $66.03 per day
worked or days reported for work; $67.53 effective May 1, 2008; $69.03 effective
May 1, 2009 after 56 km from City Limits.
K
PAYMENTS OF EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS
1. Employer reports covering Schedules C, D, G, H, and Article 20 are to be
remitted to the appropriate fund administrator by the fifteenth (15th) day of the
month following that in which the hours were worked. Employers who do not
report in the foregoing manner will be classified as in default.
2. See Article 41 – Funds Remittance Process/Penalties.
3. The failure to pay each month shall constitute a separate offense and shall subject
the employer to 10% payment. Thereafter, interest shall run at the rate of two
percent (2%) per month (24% per year compounded monthly) on any unpaid arrears,
including liquidated damages.
4. It shall not be deemed to be a violation of this Agreement for L.U. 71 to
withdraw employees from an employer found to be in default by the Joint
Conference Board.
5. For all work performed in the Zone 13B Cornwall area, each Employer shall
individually act as the administrator for the MIAC and WTF contributions required
as per Articles 26 and 21, respectively; and shall forward these MIAC/WTF
contributions (9 cents per hour earned by each employee) directly to MCA Ontario
(10thDirector Court, Suite 103, Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 7E8) by the fifteenth
(15 ) day of the month following that in which the hours were worked.
M
MINOR CONSTRUCTION - CLASS I AND II COMMERCIAL OR INSTITUTIONAL
The scope of this schedule covers all mechanical equipment, material and labor
pertaining to the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry when carried out in Minor
Construction Class I or II in the commercial or institutional areas. It also applies to
the servicing of all commercial and institutional buildings.
The following definitions apply:
MINOR CONSTRUCTION CLASS I
Commercial or Institutional - any structure or building up to and including 40,000
sq. ft.
NOTE: Construction Projects which are split into two or more parts or contracts
exceeding 40,000 sq. ft. do not fall within the category of Minor Construction.
MINOR CONSTRUCTION CLASS II
Commercial or Institutional - any structure or building up to and including 20,000
sq. ft.
Servicing - the repair or replacement of material attached to or contained in a
structure or building.
On Minor Construction Class I - the Journeymen's base rate shall be 85% of the
negotiated rate.
On Minor Construction Class II and the Servicing of a Commercial or Institutional
building, the Journeymen's base rate shall be 75% of the negotiated rate.
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MINOR CONSTRUCTION - CLASS I
Effective
May 28/07 May 1/08 May 1/09
Journeyman Wage
26.11
26.84
27.74
Vacation Pay (11%)
2.87
2.95
3.05
Welfare
2.92
3.02
3.12
Pension
5.95
6.21
6.47
Field Union Dues
.94
.97
.99
Article 23
.10
.10
.10
Article 30
.03
.03
.03
Denovo
.02
.04
.04
Training
.34
.34
.34
O.P.T.P.F.
.23
.23
.23
OCS
.01
.01
.01
Stabilization Fund
1.30
1.30
1.30
TOTAL
40.82
42.04
43.42
Zone Association Fund
.32
.32
.32
MIAC/WTF Funds
.09
.09
.09
TOTAL
41.23
42.45
43.83
N
STABILIZATION FUND
MCA Ottawa and UA Local 71 have agreed to establish a Fund to provide subsidies
to Contractors bound by this Agreement in the geographical area of Zone 14 under
certain conditions.
UA Local 71 will administer this Fund.
Any Contractor desiring to apply for a subsidy from this Fund may obtain the details
of the procedures to be followed from MCA Ottawa or UA Local 71.
This fund will also apply to Pipe Shop Fabrication hours, provided that the
fabrication and end use installation, are carried out by members of, or travel card
employees under the jurisdiction of, Local 71.
MINOR CONSTRUCTION - CLASS II
Effective
May 28/07 May 1/08 May 1/09
Journeyman Wage
23.04
23.69
24.47
Vacation Pay (11%)
2.53
2.60
2.69
Welfare
2.92
3.02
3.12
Pension
4.46
4.66
4.85
Field Union Dues
.94
.97
.99
Article 23
.10
.10
.10
Article 30
.03
.03
.03
Denovo
.02
.04
.04
Training
.30
.30
.30
O.P.T.P.F.
.23
.23
.23
OCS
.01
.01
.01
Stabilization Fund
1.30
1.30
1.30
TOTAL
35.88
36.95
38.13
Zone Association Fund
.32
.32
.32
MIAC/WTF Funds
.09
.09
.09
TOTAL
36.28
37.36
38.54
Foremen and Apprentices shall receive their percentages of the applicable base rate.
All of their applicable benefits not covered in this Schedule shall remain as per the
Collective Agreement.
On Minor Construction Class II - Foremen shall receive a minimum of 5% above the
Journeymen base rate.
On Minor Construction Class II - Foremen shall be able to supervise and work on
different projects.
On Minor Construction Class II - the ratio of apprentices to journeymen shall be in
accordance with Appendix Article 112 of the current Collective Agreement.
On Minor Construction Class II - the work week shall consist of: 40 hours per week,
5 days of 8 hours - Monday to Friday (inclusive).
All employees transferring to and from work described by this Schedule shall obtain
work transfer slips from the Union Office on the employees' own time.
All employees hired for work covered by this Schedule shall remain at his hired
status for a minimum of 30 calendar days or completion of the work for which he
was hired, whichever comes first.
Should the Union be unable to furnish sufficient men to the employer, the employer
shall have the right to hire other Journeymen and Apprentices who must be certified
and eligible to become and remain in good standing of the Union, and shall apply
for membership in the Union within 15 days of the date of hiring. The Union will
call sister locals if unable to supply local men to the employer.
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APPENDIX 14
PNEUMATIC CONTROLS
The following terms and conditions shall apply to pneumatic contractors while
performing work in the industrial, commercial and institutional sector of the
construction industry under this collective agreement.
Article VI
UNION REPRESENTATION
AND ACCESS TO JOBS
19. Authorized representatives of the Union shall have access to Jobs where
employees covered by this agreement are employed, and it shall be the
responsibility of the employer to provide the authorized union representatives with
such access.
20. Where, the employer's workforce, working with a locals' jurisdiction requires a
shop steward, a shop steward will be appointed from his work force. The shop
steward, provided he has the qualifications to perform the work required, will be the
second to last Journeyman laid off. The employer shall be notified in writing of the
appointment and the man shall be permitted to perform during working hours, in
addition to his regular work, such of his union duties that cannot be performed at
other times.
Stewards shall be qualified workmen performing work of their craft, and shall
exercise no supervisory function. There shall be no non-working stewards.
Provisions of this paragraph and Union rules affecting stewards shall be applied
only to those men of whose appointment the employer has received written
notification.
Article VII
CREW SIZE
21. The need for, the designation of, and the determination of the number of
journeymen, foremen, or general foremen is solely the responsibility of the
Employer. If a condition in a Local Agreement conflicts with this paragraph, the
provisions of this Agreement shall prevail.
Where a Journeyman in the bargaining unit is one of a regular established crew at a
single location and is required to give instruction and assign work to journeymen
and apprentices in construction work, he shall be entitled to a 10% premium.
In construction, the terms and conditions of the local building trades agreement
related to foremen will apply.
Article VIII
SUPPLYING MEN
22. The Union agrees to furnish at all times to the Employer duly qualified
journeymen and apprentices in a sufficient number, as determined by the Employer,
as may be necessary to properly execute all work contracted by the Employer.
23. The Employer shall notify the local union to refer competent and skilled
journeymen and apprentices as required.
24. In the event the local union is unable to supply the requested number of
qualified and competent journeymen, the Employer may request the United
Association to furnish such additional employees as it requires, and the United
Association agrees to notify its local unions of the availability of work and request
the local unions to refer journeymen to the employer.
25. If, upon written request, the local union or the United Association is unable,
within forty-eight (48) hours, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays excepted, to supply
workmen, including workmen with special skills and requirements, the Employer
may secure workmen from any source.
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26. If a requirement for journeymen, competent and skilled in the work covered by
this Agreement exists, and such journeymen cannot be obtained under this Article,
the Employer shall be permitted to hire and train men, subject to the provisions of
Article IV. It is understood that preference for such employment and training shall
be given to journeymen with previous experience in the plumbing and pipe fitting
industry.
27. The Employer agrees to be bound by the hiring provisions of the agreement of
the local union having jurisdiction that are not inconsistent with the terms of this
Agreement.
28. The Employer shall retain the right to reject any applicant referred by the
Union.
29. The Employer may, at it's discretion, assign journeyman and/or foreman from
the area in which the Employer is located to work each job or jobs, within the
territorial jurisdiction of another local union in accordance to Article 36. Where this
is done they shall be permitted to work without the Employer being required to hire
any other employee.
30. When an employee is assigned as set forth above in paragraph 29, he shall work
under the following rules:
1. When wages, overtime, and working conditions differ from those of his home
local, the better shall apply.
2. All the legally negotiated fringe benefit contributions, or deductions under his
home local union's agreement, shall be paid only to the Trustees of the Fringe
Benefit Funds of his home local union.
3. He shall be paid for travel in accordance with Article X.
4. He shall be permitted to work without being required to take out a travel card,
working permit, or pay assessment of any kind, unless he is scheduled to work in the
territory for a period of at least thirty (30) consecutive work days.
31. Employees referred to jobs shall report to a location designated by the
Employer. When requested to stay away from home overnight the Employees shall
be reimbursed for meals and lodging at reasonable rates which, when not previously
established, will be substantiated by receipts.
32. 1. Journeymen with specialized skills shall perform any work assigned by the
Employer which comes within the coverage of this Agreement, and there shall be no
limit on production by workmen nor restriction on the full use of tools and
equipment.
32. 2. There shall be no standby crew nor feather-bedding practice.
33. Selection and employment of apprentices and the administration of the local
apprenticeship system shall be governed by the terms and procedure provided in the
local agreement of the local union having jurisdiction.
34. The selection of applicants for referral to jobs shall be on a non-discriminatory
basis.
Article X
USE OF PERSONAL CARS
36. Employees covered by this Agreement are permitted to use their personal
automobiles for transportation from one job to another during the work day and for
transporting company tools and material. There will be no discrimination against
those who do not wish to use their personal automobiles. The Employer, at his
discretion, may supply a vehicle for such purposes.
37. Where an employee is authorized to use his personal automobile as covered in
Paragraph 36, he is to be reimbursed for costs of business mileage, which will
include operation, maintenance, insurance, etc.
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38. Employees operating their vehicles in accordance with sections 36 and 37 will
be reimbursed. The rate as of May 12, 2004 will be as per that noted in the Zone
Appendices of this Provincial Collective Agreement.
For employees working in the downtown core at a fixed location that does not
necessitate regular daily moves, the employer will provide for personal vehicle
parking. If such parking facilities are not available, the employer shall reimburse
the employee parking costs as established in the I.C.I. Agreement.
Article XI
PAY DAY
39. Pay day shall be once each week on the fourth working day following the end
of the Employer's payroll period, which shall be Saturday at 12:00 midnight, except
for extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the Employer. Employees are
to be paid, at the option of the Employer, in cash or negotiable payroll check, or by
direct banking deposit to the Employee's account. When employees are laid off, or
discharged, they shall be immediately paid all wages due.
40. The Employer will not be required to comply with local union surety bonding
requirements during the term of this Agreement.
Article XIV
FABRICATION
44. In order to secure work for employees working at the job site under this
Agreement, and in order to protect wages and working conditions of such
employees, the Employer shall:
1. Fabricate all pipe on the job site or in the Employer's local shop.
2. Do work, coming under this Agreement, on all control centers, panel boards,
gauge boards, and cabinets on the job site, in the Employer's local shop, or in the
Employer's central fabrication shop, wherever it may be located.
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APPENDIX A
LETTER OF UNDERSTANDI NG
RE: ARTICLE 24
It is recognized and understood that certain installations dictate a special
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requirement for prefabrication of piping 2 and smaller.
Generally this situation occurs for special process of welding, bending or joining of
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piping that is non-standard, and requires specialty skills, a controlled environment or
special welding procedures.
The union agrees to install such piping that may be prefabricated outside of its
geographic jurisdiction in the P!'Dvmce of Ontario, proviOed that the_prefabricati.on is
done in a U.A. Shop with a U.A. License Agreement or by the Contractor at his
shop under the Terms and Conditions of this Agreement.
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RE: ARTICLE 24
1. Subject to paragraph 2, article 24.1 applies only to actual off-site fabrication
work performed by members of the Union and is wholly inapplicable to any and all
other employees in the Contractor's fabrication facility.
-2. Article 24.1 does not apply to contractors bound to and when governed by the
National Pipe Fabrication Agreement (Union label Agreement) which.will apply
notwithstanding Article 24.1.
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LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING
RE: ARTICLE 25
The parties agree that in the event that employees are supplied to a contractor by the
United Association, the Council or any affiliated local thereof for purposes of
making application for certification, no objection shall be made by the Mechanical
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ONT~RIO
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LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING
RE: ARTICLE 9.3
The word 11 maintenance" in Article 9.3, is not meant to replace or substitute
maintenance Agreements between a Local Union and a Contractor or General
Presidents agreements.
This new Article is not to affect any work in progress.
Per Memorandum of Agreement signed by MCAO and OPTC on May lith, 1992.
LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING
RE:TRUSTEESTRUCTURE
A number of local appendices reference the composition of local trust funds for
Pension, Health and Welfare, S.U .B. and Vacation Pay. It is agreed that in the event
of a restructuring of said trust funds, the procedure as outlined in the document of
May 18, 1995 sliall be applied.
Dated and si.gned
On bahal.f of :-!C.\Q:
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DOCUMENT AGREED TO MAY 18, 1995
·Notwithstanding· the provisions-- of the various Local -Union -appendices which
reference the compos1tion of Union and Management representation on Boards of
Trustees for the Pension, HC4lth and_ Welfare, S.U .B. and Vacation Pay Trust Funds,
the following procedure' will be accepted by the parties to this Agreement ·
1. All Boards ofTrustees.of Pension, Health and Welfare, S.U.B. and Vacation Pay
Trust FundS which currently include management representatives may, in
accordance with paragr-aph 2 below, be restructured such that management
representatives no longer_ sit on any such Board. All ·costs related to: t~is
restructuring, legal or otherwise, shall be the sole responsibility of the initiating
party.
2. Management representa.tives on such Boards-ofTrustees as noted in paragraph 1
above can be permanently removed so that any such Board consists solely of
employee ·representatives, followiilg a secret ballot vote requested by either party
andjomtly overseen pr~vided that 70% of the plan participarits attending the vote
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approve such an ~mendrilent.
3._The initiating plirty may request a vote during the tenn of the agreement by
serving such request in writing on its counterpart, with copies to the employee and
employer bargaining agencies.
4. FollOwing the request of a vote pursuant to paragraph 3 above, the Trustees of the
affected Board(s) shall jointly and in good faith make arrangements· for a secret
ballot vote which must occur no earlier than January 31, 1996.
5. Only membeTs of the local Union who are participants in the plan will be eligible
to vote.
6. Upon a detennination that 70% or more of the plan participants have approved of
such a restructuring in accordance with paragraph 2 above, then effective within
the- necessary time required _from the date of the vote:
a) all parties to the applicable trust agreement -will be obligated to make the
necessary amendmentsJo r_emove the management representatives; and
b) the applicable Zone Appendix of the collective agreement is to be amended to
Dated and Signed May 29, 1995reflect the same.
On behalf of
MCAO:.
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LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING
RE: ARTICLE 34
The parties recognize and agree that in Zone 13 (Ottawa), Zone 13A (Renfrew) and
Zone 14 (Cornwall) areas, the Denovo fundmg noted in Article 34 is to be
distributed to the alternative substance abuse program jointly recognized and agreed
to by the resp~ctiv~ Zone Association and Local U~on.
Dated and Signed May 12,2001.
On behalf ofMCAO:
On behalf of OPTC:
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LETTER OF UNDERSTANDI NG
JOINT MCAO-OPTC STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT TO THE
UNIONIZED INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONA L
SECTOR OF THE CONSTRUCTIO N INDUSTRY IN THE PROVINCE
OF ONTARIO
The Mechanical Contractors Association of Ontario representing Union
Contractors employing UA members in the Province of Ontario who perfonn the
work of installing and maintaining mechanical systems in the ICI Sector.
The Ontario Pipe Trades Council representing Plumbers, Steamfitters and
Welders and Apprentices ensure the supply of a skilled workforce to various
segments of the Construction Industry, including Union Mechanical Contractors
in the JCJ Sector.
The introduction in recent years of a number of Legislative amendments to the
Ontario Labour Relations Act has negatively impacted and destabilised our
Industry. The parties recognise it is Imperative the MCAO Contractors and the
OPTC members maintain a positive working relationship.
The parties wish to make a clear statement reflecting our interdependency and
commit to a future partnership. Further, we will embrace thoseJ'rinciples that
represent our obligations and responsibilities to our Industry an the
advancement oftlie Unionized Sector.
The formal basis of our partnership is the Provincial Collective Agreement that
stipulates the Contractors and the employees to a Unionized workplace. On
behalf of our respective constituents, we reaffirm the undertaking to ensure our
present status as being Union and wish to remain so.
To this end, we do not support the introduction of any more legislative changes
that negatively impact our Unionized Industry. Each Partr shall make these
statements herein known to other interested parties includmg our associate
members.
In re-establishing our partnership for the future, we commit to working together
in harmony. We will adopt other initia~ives that will strengthen our relationship
and mutually benefits our interests.
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Cou11cil
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LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING
RE: ICA INDUSTRY FUND
Tt is agreed by the parties that, effective May l, 2007, each member of the Industrial
Contractors Association of Canada (ICA) will make a one (1) cent per hour earned
ICA Industry Fund contribution for work performed under this Collective
Agreement directly by (vs. under contract to the other contractors that perfonn work
under this Collective Agreement) the ICA Member, on major industrial projects (as
defined by the ICA). This one (1) cent contribution is in addition to the industry
funds paid in the respective Zones, as set out in the MCAO/OPTC Collective
Agreement. These funds will be made out on separate cheque to the Industrial
Contractors Association of Canada; and forwarded to the MCA Ontario office.
April 5, 2007
On behalf of OPTC:
LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING
RE: ARTICLE 36A.3.1.
The parties agree that with respect to Apprentices, if an Apprentice's performance is
deemed less than satisfactory by the Employer, the Employer, by providing notice to
the Union, shall not be required to recall such Apprentice for employment.
March 28, 2007
On behalf of OPTC:
On behalf of MCAO:
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Appendix B
ADDRESSES OF AFFILIATED BARGAINING AGENCIES
Mechanical Contractors Association Ontario
Mechanical Contractors Association
Ontario
10 Director Court, Ste. I 03
Woodbridge, Ontario
L4L 7E8
905-856-0342
Ontario Pipe Trades Council
Ontario Pipe Trades Council
930 Sheldon Court
Burlington, Ontario
L7L5K6
905-631-8989
Zone 1 -Mechanical Contractors
Association Thunder Bay
857 North May Street
Thunder Bay, Ontario
P7C 3S2
807-622-9121
Local Union 628Thunder Bay
959 Alloy Drive
Thunder Bay, Ontario
P7B 5Z8
807-623-1041
Zone 2 - Mechanical Contractors
Association Sault Ste. Marie
117 White Oak Dr. E.
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
P6B 417
705-759-8830
Local Union 508 S.S. Marie
235 Drive-In Road
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
P6B 5X5
705-759-4799
Zone 3 -Mechanical Contractors
Association Sudbury
257 Beatty Street North
Sudbury, Ontario
P3C 4Gl
705-673-5619
Local Union 800
Sudbury
1640 Bancroft Drive
Sudbury, Ontario
P3B IRS
705-560-3800
Zone 4- Mechanical Contractors
Association Windsor
2880 Temple Drive
Windsor, Ontario
NSW 5J5
519-974-3411
Local Union 552Windsor
11168 Tecumseh Road East
Windsor, Ontario
NSR lAS
519-735-6045
Zone 5 - Mechanical Contractors
Association Samia
P.O. Box 545,954 Upper Canada Dr.
Sarnia, Ontario
N7T 7J4
519-344-7441
Local Union 663 Samia
1151 Confederation Street
Samia, Ontario
N7S 3Y5
519-Jl7-6569
Zone 6- Mechanical Contractors
Association London
4140 Gore Road, R.R. #I
Dorchester, Ontario
NOL IG4
519-268-1060
Local Union 593 London
523 First Street, Ste. #1
London, Ontario
N5V IZ4
519-455-5630
Zone 7- Mechanical Contractors
Association Kitchener
420 Weber Street North
Waterloo, Ontario
N2L 4E7
519-885-043 I
Local Union 527Kitchener
225 Frobisher Drive
Waterloo, Ontario
N2V 2G4
519-746-3300
Zone 8 -Mechanical Contractors
Association Niagara
34 Scott Street
St. Catharines, Ontario
L2R 7A3
905-688-03 76
Local Union 666Niagara
P.O. Box 8, Hwy. 58
Thorold, Ontario
L2V 3Y7
905-227-6660
Zone 9- Mechanical Contractors
Association Hamilton
370 York Blvd., Ste. 102
Hamilton, Ontario
LSR 3LI
905-522-1965
Local Union 67Hamilton
195 Dartnall Rd., Ste. 104
Hamilton, Ontario
LSW 3V9
905-385-0043
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Zone 10 - Mechanical Contractors
Association Barrie
c/o Carlmor Mech. Ltd.
72 William Street
Barrie, Ontario
L4M 5EI
705-726-6024
Local Union 599Barrie
295 Edgehill Dr., Box 613
Barrie, Ontario
L4M4VI
705-722-3006
Zone ll - Mechanical Contractors
Association Toronto
50 Acadia Avenue, Suite 302
Markham, Ontario
L3R OBJ
416-491-9004
Local Union 46Toronto
936 Warden Avenue
Scarborough, Ontario
M1L4C9
416-759-6791
Zone 12- Mechanical Contractors
Association Kingston
2- 1575 John Counter Blvd
Kingston, Ontario
K7M 3L5
613-541-0633
Local Union 221 Kingston
25 Terry Fox Drive
Kingston, Ontario
K7M 7K5
613-547-1153
Zone 12 West- Mechanical Contractors
Association Zone 12 West
P.O. Box 1326,407 Pido Road
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 7H5
705-745-5751
Local Union 463 Oshawa/Petcrborough!Belleville
26 Caristrap Street, Unit 3
Bowmanville, Ontario
Ll C 3Y7
905-623-1666
Zone 13 -Mechanical Contractors
Association Ottawa
39 Robertson Road, Ste.401
Ottawa, Ontario
K2H &R2
613-237-1491
Local Union 7 I Ottawa
904 Lady Ellen Place
Ottawa, Ontario
KIZ 5L5
613-72&-55&3
Local Union 71 Cornwall
2220 Vincent Massey Drive
Cornwall, Ontario
K6H 5R6
613-932-6132
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APPENDIXC
ADDRESSES FOR LOCAL CONTRIBUTORS
Zone
Benefits
Zone I-
Trustees of Local
Union 628
959 Alloy Drive
Thunder Bay, Ont.
P7B 5Z8
Thunder
Bay
Zone 2Sault
Ste
Marie
Zone 3Sudbury
Trustees of
Local Union 508
c/o Union Benefit
Plan Services
151 Frobisher Dr. #220
Waterloo, Ont
N2V2C9
Secretary-Treasurer
U.A Local 800
1640 Bancroft Drive
Sudbury, Ontario
P38 IRS
Industry Fund
Union Fund
SAME
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Sault Ste. Marie
Construction Assoc.
117 White Oak Dr. E
P.O. Box 8
U.A. Local 508
235 Drive-In Road
Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
P6B 5X5
Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
P6A5L2
SAME
SAME
Zone 4Windsor
Benefit Plan
SAME
Administrators Ltd.
426 Third St..
zr.d Floor, Suite 200
London, Ontario N5W 4W6
Attn: Rose Young
U.A. Local 552
11168 Tecumseh Rd. E.
Windsor, Ont.
N8R IA8
Zone 5Samia
U.A Local 663
1151 Confederation St.
Sarnia, Ontario
N7S 3Y5
Mechanical Contractors
Association Samia
P.O. Box545
954 Upper Canada Dr.
Samia, Ontario
N7T 7J4
SAME
Zone 6London
Murray G. Bulger
& Assoc.
Toronto Dominion Ctr.
Toronto, Ontario
M5K IG2
SAME
SAME
Zone 7 Kitchener
Bank of Nova Scotia
64 King St. W.
Kitchener, Ont
N2G 1A3
Bank ofNova Scotia
64 King St. W.
Kitchener, Ont
N2G IA3
U.A Local 527
255 Frobisher Drive
Waterloo, Ont.
N2V 2G4
Zone 8Niagara
U.A. Local 666
P.O. Box 8, Hwy. 58
Thorold, Ont.
L2V 3Y7
SAME
SAME
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Zone 9Hamilton
Local 67 Benefits
Reliable Admin. Services
599 Upper Wellington St.
Hamilton, Ont.
L9A 3P8
Zone 10Barrie
Zone IIToronto
SAME
SAME
Local Union 599
Box613
295 Edgehill Dr.
Barrie, Ontario
L4M4VI
SAME
SAME
Local Union 46 Employee
Benefit Plan Services Ltd.
Ste. 600, 300 John St.,
Thornhill, Ontario
LJT 5W4
SAME
SAME
Mechanical Contractors
Association Kingston
2-1575 John Counter Blvd.
Kingston, Ontario
K7MJL5
U.A. Local 221
25 Terry Fox Drive
Kingston, Ontario
K7M7K5
SAME
SAME
Mechanical Contractors
Association Ottawa
39 Robertson Rd., Ste. 401
Ottawa, Ontario
KIR6H4
U.A Local 71
904 Lady Ellen Place
Oltawa, Ontario
KIZ 5L5
SAME
SAME
Zone 12Kingston
U.A. Local221
25 Terry Fox Drive
Kingston, Ontario
K7M7K5
Zone 12WOshawa
Peterboro
Belleville
U.A. Local463
Benefits Administration
26 CaristrafJ St., Unit 3
Bowmanvi le, Ont.
LIC JY7
Zone 13Ottawa
U.A Local71
904 Lady Ellen Place
Ottawa, Ontario
KIZ 5L5
Zone 138- U.A Loca171
Cornwall
2220 Vincent Massey Dr.
Cornwall, Ontario
K6H 5R6
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APPENDIXD
SUMMARY OF LOCAL WAGE SCHEDULES
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APPENDIX I
ZONE I THUNDER BAY- LOCAL UNION 628
WAGE SCHEDULES
Effective Dates
May28/07
Aug 5/07
May 1/08
Basic Rate
34.34
35.54
34.34
Vacation Pay 10%
3.43
3.55
3.43
Welfare
2.35
2.35
2.35
Pension
5.00
5.00
5.00
Training
0.37
0.39
0.37
S.U.B.
Article 23
Article 30
Denovo
Organizing Fund
O.P.T.P.F.
ocs
Union Field Dues
TOTAL
Zone Association Fund
MIAC/WTF Funds
TOTAL
After Tax Deductions:
Union Field Dues
O.P.T.P.F.
ocs
0.10
0.03
0.02
incl.
incl.
incl.
incl.
45.64
0.47
0.115
46.225
0.75
0.23
0.01
0.10
0.03
0.02
incl.
May 1/09
36.93
3.69
2.35
5.00
0.41
inc!.
incl.
45.64
0.49
0.115
46.245
0.10
0.03
0.04
incl.
incl.
incl.
incl.
47.00
0.49
0.115
47.605
0.10
0.03
0.04
incl.
incl.
incl.
incl.
48.55
0.49
0.115
49.155
0.75
0.23
0.01
0.75
0.23
0.01
0.75
0.23
0.01
incl.
Local 628 have included in their Base Rate the "Ontario Pipe Trades Promotion
Fund", "Union Field Dues" and "OCS (Ontario Construction Secretariat) Fund"
After tax the full amount of each fund is deducted from Base and remitted in
accordance with the local Appendix. Included in the Association Fund is .05
towards the "Workers' Instructive Program". The MIAC/WTF Funds are GST
taxable; GST Registration number for these funds is: 124252065.
Foreman
Plus 7%
General Foreman
Plus 11%
Work Week
40 Hours
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APPENDIX 2
ZONE 2 SAULT STE. MARIE - LOCAL UNION 508
WAGE SCHEDULES
Effective Dates
Basic Rate
Vacation Pay 10%
Welfare
Pension - hours worked
Pension -hours earned
Training
S.U.B.
Article 23
Article 30
Denovo
O.P.T.P.F.
ocs
May 28/07
32.38
3.24
2.20
3.00
3.24
0.40
May l/08
33.30
3.33
2.35
3.00
3.42
0.40
May 1/09
34.39
3.44
2.50
3.00
3.62
0.40
0.10
0.03
0.02
0.23
incl.
incl.
incl.
44.84
0.10
0.35
0.115
45.405
0.10
0.03
0.04
0.23
incl.
incl.
incl.
46.20
0.10
0.35
0.115
46.765
0.10
0.03
0.04
0.23
incl.
incl.
incl.
47.75
0.10
0.35
0.115
48.315
Contingency Fund
Union Field Dues
TOTAL
Schedule 0
Zone Association Fund!OCS
MIAC/WTF Funds
TOTAL
After Tax Deductions:
Union Field Dues
1.5% of employees earnings (Base rate+ Vacation pay)
2.5% of employees earnings (Base rate+ Vacation pay)
Contingency Fund
O.P.T.P.F.
0.23
0.23
0.23
ocs
0.01
0.01
0.01
Local 508 have included in their employee earnings the "Union Field Dues",
"Contingency Fund" and "OCS (Ontario Construction Secretariat) Fund". After tax
the full amount of these funds are deducted from employees and remitted in
accordance with the local Appendix. The MIAC/WTF Funds are GSTtaxable; GST
Registration number for these funds is: 124252065.
Foreman
9% above base. General Foreman 15% above base
Work Week
40 Hours
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APPENDIX3
ZONE 3 SUDBURY- LOCAL UNION 800
WAGE SCHEDULES
Ettective Dates
Basic Rate
Vacation Pay 10%
Welt3re
Pension
Training
S.U.B.
Article 23
Article 30
Denovo
O.P.T.P.F.
Organizing Fund
Union Field Dues
Stabilization Fund
TOTAL
Zone Association Fund
MlAC/WTF Funds
TOTAL
After Tax Deductions:
Union Field Dues
Traing Fund
Contingency Fund
Ofi'ice Administration
ocs
Building Fund
Local 800 Promotion Fund
TOTAL
May 28/07
32.65
3.27
3.47
4.75
May 1/08
33.19
3.32
3.72
5.25
May 1/09
33.92
3.39
3.97
5.75
0.10
0.03
0.02
0.23
0.10
0,03
0.04
0.23
0.10
O.o?
O.o?
incl.
1.00
45.59
0.44
0.115
46.145
incl.
1.00
46.95
0.47
0.115
47.535
0.04
0.23
0,07
incl.
1.00
48.50
0.50
0.115
49.115
0.14
0.70
0.36
0.55
0.01
0.25
0.04
2.05
0.14
0.70
0.36
0.55
0.01
0.25
0.04
2.05
0.14
0.70
0.36
0.55
0.01
0.25
0.04
2.05
O.o3
After tax the full amount of each fund is deducted from Base Rate and remitted in
accordance with the local Appendix. The O.P .T.P .F. and Organizing Fund are also
taxed. The MIAC/WTF Funds are GST taxable; GST Registration number for these
funds is: 124252065.
Foreman- $2.50 above Journeyman's rate
Work Week- 40 hours
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APPENDJX 4
ZONE 4 WINDSOR - LOCAL UNION 552
WAGE SCHEDUL ES
Effective Dates
Basic Rate
Vacation Pay 10%
Welfare
Pension
Training
S.U.B.
Article 23
Article 30
Denovo
MRF
O.P.T.P.F.
ocs
Union Field Dues
TOTAL
Zone Association /WTF Funds
MIAC
TOTAL
After Tax Deductions:
Union Field Dues
O.P.T.P.F.
ocs
May 28/07
33.65
3.36
2.50
5.00
0.55
Oct 21/07
32.74
3.27
2.50
6.00
0.55
May 1/08
33.35
3.34
2.50
6.66
0.55
May 1/09
34.76
3.48
2.50
6.66
0.55
0.10
0.03
0.02
1.00
0.10
0.03
0.04
1.00
46.21
0.32
0.05
46.58
0.10
0.03
0.02
1.00
incl.
incl.
incl.
46.21
0.32
0.05
46.58
47.57
0.34
0.05
47.96
0.10
0.03
0.04
1.00
incl.
incl.
incl.
49.12
0.36
0.05
49.53
0.75
0.23
0.01
0.75
0.23
0.01
0.75
0.23
0.01
0.75
0.23
0.01
incl.
incl.
incl.
incl.
incl.
incl.
(
Local 552 have included in their Base Rate the "Ontario Pipe Trades Promotion
Fund'', "Union Field Dues" and "OCS (Ontario Construction Secretariat) Fund".
After tax the full amount of each fund is deducted from Base Rate and remitted in
accordance with the local Appendix. The MIAC/WTF Funds are GST taxable; GST
Registration number for these funds is: 124252065.
plus 10%
Foreman
plus 15%
Area Foreman
36 hours
Work Week
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APPENDIX 5
ZONE 5 SARNIA - LOCAL UNION 663
WAGE SCHEDUL ES
Etlf:ctive Dates
Basic Rate
Vacation Pay 12%
Welfare
Pension
Training
S.U.B.
Article 23
Article 30
Denovo
O.P.T.P.F.
ocs
Union Field Dues
Market Recovery Fund
TOTAL
Zone Association Fund
MIAC/WTF Funds
TOTAL
After Tax Deductions:
Union Field Dues
O.P.T.P.F.
May 28/07
34.42
4.13
3.25
4.50
0.35
July 1/07
33.88
4.07
3.00
5.25
0.20
May 1/08
35.08
4.21
3.00
5.25
0.20
May 1/09
36.46
4.38
3.00
5.25
0.20
0.12
0.03
0.02
incl.
incl.
incl.
0.05
46.87
0.48
0.!15
47.465
0.12
0.03
0.02
incl.
incl.
incl.
0.30
46.87
0.48
0.115
47.465
0.12
0.03
0.04
incl.
incl.
incl.
0.30
48.23
0.49
0.115
48.835
0.12
0.03
0.04
incl.
incl.
incl.
0.30
49.78
0.50
0.115
50.395
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
ocs
0.01
0.01
O.Ql
0.01
Contingency Fund
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
Local 663 have included in their Base Rate the "Ontario Pipe Trades Promotion
Fund", "Union Field Dues", and "OCS (Ontario Constructio n Secretariat) Fund";
and Contingency Fund. After Tax the full amount of each fund is deducted from
Base Rate and remitted in accordance with the local Ahpendix. The MIAC/WTF
Funds are GST taxable; GST Registration number fort ese funds is: 124252065.
FOREMAN
Area plus 12%, Foreman plus 8%, Working plus 6%
WORKWE EK
36 hours
229
APPENDIX 6
ZONE 6 LONDON - LOCAL UNION 593
WAGE SCHEDULES
Efiective Dates
Basic Rate
Vacation Pay 10%
Welfare
Pension
Training
S.U.B.
Article 23
Article 30
Denovo
Stabilization Fund
O.P.T.P.F.
Union Field Dues
Contingency Fund
ocs
TOTAL
Zone Association Fund
MlAC/WTF Funds
TOTAL
After Tax Deductions:
Union Field Dues
O.P.T.P.F.
Contingency
May 28/07
32.76
3.28
1.70
5.26
0.20
0.27
0.10
0.03
0.02
1.92
incl.
incl.
incl.
incl.
45.54
0.34
0.115
45.995
Oct l/07
32.76
3.28
1.70
5.26
0.20
0.27
0.10
0.03
0.02
1.92
incl.
incl.
incl.
incl.
45.54
0.37
0.115
46.025
May l/08
33.71
3.37
1.75
5.51
0.20
0.27
0.10
0.03
0.04
1.92
incl.
incl.
incl.
incl.
46.90
0.37
0.115
47.385
May 1/09
34.85
3.48
uo
5.76
0.20
0.27
0.10
0.03
Oc04
1.92
incl.
incl.
incl.
incl.
48.45
0.37
0.115
48.935
0.55
0.55
0.60
0.60
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.13
0.13
0.14
0.15
ocs
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
Local 593 have included in their Base Rate the "Ontario Pipe Trades Promotion
Fund", "Union Field Dues", "ContinfJency Fund" and "OCS (Ontario Construction
Secretariat) Fund". After Tax the fu I amount of each fund is deducted from Base
Rate and remitted in accordance with the local Appendix. The MIAC/WTF Funds
are GST taxable; GST Registration number for these funds is: 124252065.
FOREMAN- Plus 10%
WORK WEEK- 40 hours
230
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APPENDIX?
ZONE 7 KITCHENER- LOCAL UNION 527
WAGE SCHEDULES
Effective Dates
Basic Rate
Vacation Pay 10%
Welfare
Pension
Training
S.U.B.
Article 23
Article 30
Denovo
ocs
O.P.T.P.F.
Stabilization Fund
Contingency Fund
Union Field Dues
TOTAL
Zone Association Fund
MIAC/WTF Funds
TOTAL
After Tax Deductions:
Union Field Dues
O.P.T.P.F.
Contingency
May 28/07
33.66
3.37
2.10
5.06
0.40
0.25
0.10
0.03
0.02
incl.
incl.
1.10
incl.
incl.
46.09
0.42
0.115
46.625
Nov 1/07
33.74
3.37
2.15
5.08
0.40
0.25
0.10
0.03
0.02
incl.
incl.
1.15
incl.
incl.
46.29
0.42
0.115
46.825
May 1108
34.70
3.47
2.40
5.26
0.40
0.25
0.10
0.03
0.04
incl.
incl.
1.30
incl.
incl.
47.95
0.42
0.115
48.485
May 1/09
35.84
3.58
2.65
5.46
0.40
0.25
0.10
0.03
0.04
incl.
incl.
1.45
incl.
incl.
49.80
0.42
0.115
50.335
0.44
0.23
0.22
0.01
0.44
0.23
0.22
0.01
0.44
0.23
0.22
0.01
0.44
0.23
0.22
0.01
ocs
Local 527 have included in their Base Rate the "Union Field Dues'\ "Ontario Pipe
Trades Promotion Fund", "Contingency Fund", and "OCS (Ontario Construction
Secretariat) Fund". AfterTax the full amount of these funds are deducted from Base
Rate and remitted in accordance with the local Appendix. The MIAC/WTF Funds
are GST taxable; GST Registration number for these funds is: 124252065.
FOREMAN
WORKWEEK
Plus 10%
36 hours
231
APPENDIXS
ZONE 8 NIAGARA -LOCAL UNION 666
WAGE SCHEDULES
Effective Dates
Basic Rate
Vacation Pay ID%
Master Trust
Training
Article 23
Article 30
Denovo
O.P.T.P.F.
Market Recovery Fund
Union Field Dues/OCS
TOTAL
Zone Association Fund
MJAC/WTF Funds
ocs
TOTAL
After Tax Deductions:
Union Field Dues
May 28/07
30.95
3.10
9.22
0.41
0.10
0.03
0.02
0.23
2.12
incl.
46.18
0.31
0.115
0.01
46.615
May I/08
32.17
3.22
9.22
0.41
0.10
0.03
0.04
0.23
2.12
incl.
47.54
0.31
0.115
0.01
47.975
May 1/09
33.58
3.36
9.22
0.41
0.10
0.48
0.01
0.48
0.01
0.48
0.01
ocs
O.D3
0.04
0.23
2.12
incl.
49.09
0.31
0.115
0.01
49.525
Local 666 have included in their Base Rate the "Union Field Dues/OCS (Ontario
Construction Secretariat) Fund". After Tax the full amount of the fund is deducted
from Base Rate and remitted in accordance with the local Appendix. The
MIAC/WTF Funds are GST taxable; GST Registration number for these funds is:
124252065.
FOREMAN
WORKWEEK
Plus 12%
36 hours
232
APPENDIX9
ZONE 9 HAMILTON- LOCAL UNION 67
WAGE SCHEDULES
Etlective Oates
Basic Rate
Vacation Pay 10%
Weltare
Pension
·!·raining
S.U.B.
Article 23
Article 30*
Oenovo
O.P.T.P.F
ocs
Union Field Dues
OUR Fund
Benevolent Fund
Market Recovery Fund
Action Committee
TOTAL
Zone Association
MIAC/WTF Funds
TOTAL
After Tax Deductions:
Union Field Dues
O.P.T.P.F
ocs
MayZK/07
33.47
3.3S
!.8S
s.so
O.JS
0.20
0.10
O.o7
0.02
0.23
0.01
0.70
0.02
0.03
1.00
0.05
46.95
0.3S5
0.!15
47.42
May uog
34.69
3.47
us
S.SO
0.3S
0.20
0.10
O.o7
0.04
0.23
0.01
0.70
0.02
0.03
1.00
0.05
4g_3 I
0.40S
O.IIS
4g_g3
May 1109
36.10
3.61
us
5.50
0.35
0.20
0.10
0.07
0.04
0.23
0.01
0.70
0.02
0.03
1.00
o.os
49.g6
0.40S
O.IIS
so.3g
0.70
0.23
0.01
0.70
0.23
0.01
0.70
0.23
O.ui
Local67 do not have "Union Field Dues", "Ontario Pipe Trades Promotion Fund" or
"OCS (Ontario Construction Secretariat) Fund" included in the Base Rate. In this
case each fund is added to the Base Rate for taxing only. The full amount of each
fund is deducted and remitted in accordance with the local Appendix. Vacation Pay
is calculated only on the specified Base Rate. * includes .04 additional deduction re:
continuation of benefits coverage. The lviTAC/WTF Funds are GST taxable; GST
Registration number for these fUnds is: 124252065.
FOREMAN- Plus 10%
WORK WEEK- 36 hours
Note:
Union Field Dues 1.5% of gross Total Wage Rate, for each hours pay earned.
When calculating Foremen and Apprentice rates, gross Basic Rate (i.e.
Basic Rate before "Market Recovery Fund" deductton) is to be used.
233
APPENDIX9A
ZONE 9A BRANTFORD- LOCAL UNION 67
WAGE SCHEDULES
Etlective Oates
Basic Rate
Vacation Pay I 0%
We! tare
Pension
Training
S.U.B.
Article 23
Article 30*
Denovo
O.P.T.P.F
ocs
Union Field Dues
Market Recovery Fund
ODRFund
Benevolent Fund
Action Committee
TOTAL
Zone Association
M1AC/WTF Funds
TOTAL
After'J'ax Deductions:
Union Field Dues
O.P.T.P.r
ocs
May2H/07
32.04
3.20
1.85
5.50
0.35
0.20
0.10
O.o7
0.02
0.23
0.01
0.6K
1.00
0.02
0,03
0.05
45.35
0.355
0.115
45.82
May l/OH
33.25
3.33
l.H5
5.50
0.35
0.20
0.10
0.07
0.04
0.23
0.01
0.6H
1.00
0.02
0.03
0.05
46.71
0.405
0.115
47.23
May 1/09
34.66
3.47
U5
5.50
0.35
0.20
0.10
O.o7
0.04
0.23
0.01
0.6K
1.00
0.68
0.23
0.01
0.68
0.23
0.01
0.68
0.23
0.01
O.o2
0.03
0.05
48.26
0.405
0.115
48.7K
Local 67 do not have "Union Field Dues", "Ontario Pipe Trades Promotion Fund" or
"OCS (Ontario Construction Secretariat) Fund" included in the Base Rate. In this
case each fund is added to the Base Rate for taxing only. The full amount of each
fund is deducted and remitted in accordance with the local Appendix. Vacation Pay
is calculated only on the specified Base Rate. *includes .04 additional deduction re:
continuation of benefits coverage. The MIAC/WTF Funds are GST taxable; GST
Registration number for these funds is: 124252065.
FOREMAN
Plus 10%
WORK WEEK
36 hours
Notes: Union Field Dues 1.5% of gross Total Wage Rate for each hours pay earned.
: When calculating Foremen and Apprentice rates, gross Basic Rate {ie. Basic
Rate before "Market Recovery Fund" deduction) 1s to be used.
234
APPENDIX 10
ZONE 10 BARRIE- LOCAL UNION 599
WAGE SCHEDULES
Effective Dates
Basic Rate
Vacation Pay 10%
Welfare
Pension
Training
S.U.B.
Article 23
Article 30
Denovo
O.P.T.P.F.
Union Field Dues
ocs
Contingency Fund
Stabilization Fund
TOTAL
Zone Association Fund
MIAC/WTF Funds
TOTAL
After Tax Deductions:
Union Field Dues
O.P.T.P.F.
ocs
Contingency Fund
May 28/07
31.45
3.15
!.52
5.71
0.23
Nov 1/07
31.45
3.15
1.52
5.71
0.23
May 1/08
32.55
3.26
1.57
5.93
0.25
May 1/09
33.75
3.38
1.63
6.15
0.27
0.10
0.03
0.02
0.23
0.26
0.01
0.53
2.06
45.30
0.29
0.09
45.68
0.10
0.03
0.02
0.23
0.26
0.01
0.58
2.21
45.50
0.29
0.09
45.88
0.10
0.03
0.04
0.23
0.26
0.01
0.60
2.33
47.16
0.31
0.09
47.56
0.10
0.03
0.04
0.23
0.26
0.01
0.62
2.54
49.01
0.31
0.09
49.41
0.26
0.23
0.01
0.53
0.26
0.23
0.01
0.53
0.26
0.23
0.01
0.60
0.26
0.23
0.01
0.62
Local 599 do not have "Union Field Dues", "Contingency Fund", "Ontario Pipe
Trades Promotion Fund" or "OCS (Ontario Construction Secretariat) Fund" included
in the Base Rate. In this case each Fund is added to the Base Rate for taxing only.
The full amount of each fund is deducted and remitted in accordance with the local
Appendix. Vacation Pay is calculated only on the specified Base Rate. The
MIAC/WTF Funds are GST taxable· GST Registration number for these funds is:
124252065. The Welfare Fund is PST taxable. The PST permit number is 85292419.
FOREMAN
Plus 10%
WORKWEEK
37 1/2 hours
235
APPENDIX 11
ZONE 11 TORONTO - LOCAL UNION 46
WAGE SCHEDULES
May 1/08
Effective Dates
May28/07 Nov 1/07
May 1/09
34.17
35.35
36.71
Basic Rate
34.04
3.42
3.53
Vacation Pay 10%
3.67
3.40
0.75
Travel Burden
1.75
2.00
0.75
2.97
2.97
2.97
Welfare
2.97
6.10
6.40
6.70
Pension
6.10
0.31
0.36
Training
0.41
0.26
S.U.B.
0.20
0.20
0.20
0.20
0.10
0.10
0.10
Article 23
0.10
0.03
0.03
Article 30
0.03
0.03
O.P.T.P.F.
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.02
0.04
Denovo
0.04
0.02
0.01
0.01
0.01
ocs
0.01
Union Field Dues
incl.
incl.
incL
incl.
incl.
incl.
incl.
incl.
Contingency Fund
Target Fund
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
48.61
TOTAL
48.81
51.47
53.57
Zone Association Fund
0.37
0.37
0.37
0.37
MIAC/WTF Funds
0.09
0.09
0.09
0.09
49.27
51.93
54.03
TOTAL
49.07
After Tax Deductions:
Union Field Dues
0.52
0.52
0.54
0.57
O.P.T.P.F.
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.08
0.08
0.08
0.08
Contingency Fund
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
ocs
Local46 have included in their Base Rate the "Union Field Dues" and "Contingency
Fund". After the tax the full amount of union field dues and contingency fund is
deducted from Base Rate and remitted in accordance with the local ~ndix. The
"OCS", O.P.T.P.F. and Travel Burden are also taxed. The MIAC/
Funds are
GST taxable; GST Registration number for these funds is: 124252065.
Foreman May 28/07+$5.17; Nov.l/07+$5.19; May 1/08+$5.37; May 1/09 +$5.56
(based on Journeyman Basic Rate before Target Fund deduction;+ 15%)
Wark Week 3 6 hours
236
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APPENDIX 12
ZONE 12 KINGSTO N- LOCAL UNION 221
WAGE SCHEDUL ES
Effective Dates
Basic Rate
Vacation Pay I 0%
Welfare
Pension
Training
S.U.B.
Article 23
Article 30
Denovo
O.P.T.P.F.
ocs
Stabilization Fund
Union Field Dues
TOTAL
Zone Association Fund
MIAC/WTF Funds
TOTAL
After Tax Deductions:
Union Field Dues
Contingency Fund
O.P.T.P.F.
May 28/07
32.64
3.26
2.25
6.55
0.20
0.10
0.03
0.03 '
incl.
incl.
0.80
incl.
45.86
0.37
0.115
46.345
May 1/08
33.77
3.38
2.25
6.55
0.20
May 1/09
34.82
3.48
2.30
6.80
0.20
0.10
0.03
0.04
incl.
incl.
0.90
incl.
47.22
0.37
0.115
47.705
0.10
0.03
0.04
incl.
incl.
1.00
incl.
48.77
0.37
0.115
49.255
1.00
1.05
1.10
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.23
0.23
0.23
ocs
0.01
O.oJ
0.01
Local 221 have included in their Base Rate the "Ontario Pipe Trades Promotion
Fund", "Union Field Dues", Contingencv Fund and "OCS (Ontario Constructio n
Secretariat) Fund". After tax the full amOunt of each fund is deducted from Base
Rate and remitted in accordance with the local Appendix. The MIAC/WTF Funds
are GST taxable; GST Registration number for these funds is: 124252065. * includes additional $0.01 employee contribution being effective May 28,2007 vs.
May 1, 2008.
Foreman
General+20 %, Foreman+ 15%, Working+ 10%
Work Week
36 hours
237
APPENDIX 12W- "WES1£RN AREA"
ZONE 12W OSHA WA - PETERBOROUGH- BELLEVILLE
LOCAL UNION 463- WAGE SCHEDULES
Eftbctive Dates
Basic Rate
Vacation Pay 10%
Zone Incentive Travel
Weltare
Pension
Training
S.U.B.
Article 23
Article 30
Denovo
ocs
O.P.T.P.F.
Sick & Distressed Fund
Union Field Dues
Charitable Donation
Contingency Fund
Stabilization Fund
TOTAL
Zone Association Fund
MIAC/WTF Funds
TOTAL
After Tax Deductions:
Union Field Dues
O.P.T.P.F.
ocs
May 28/07
July l/07
May 1/08
May 1109
32.52
3.25
0.35
1.95
5.50
0.35
0.10
0.10
0.03
0.02
0.01
0.23
0.03
0.69
0.01
0.10
1.00
46.24
0.35
0.09
46.68
32.47
3.25
0.35
2.00
5.50
0.35
0.10
0.10
0.03
0.02
0.01
0.23
0.03
0.69
0.01
0.10
1.00
46.24
0.35
0.09
46.68
33.50
3.35
0.35
2.05
5.64
0.35
0.10
0.10
0.03
0.04
0.01
0.23
0.03
0.71
0.01
0.10
1.00
47.60
0.35
0.09
48.04
34.69
3.47
0.35
2.10
5.80
0.35
0.10
0.10
0.03
0.04
0.01
0.23
0.03
0.74
0.01
0.10
1.00
49.15
0.35
0.09
49.59
0.69
0.23
0.01
0.69
0.23
0.01
0.71
0.23
0.01
0.74
0.23
0.01
Foreman: Area+ 15%, Foreman+ 10%
(
Work Week: 36 hours
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238
-,t"
APPENDIX l2W- "EAST£RN AREA"
ZONE l2W OSHAWA- PETERBOROU GH- BELLEVILLE
LOCAL UNION 463- WAGE SCHEDULES
Eftective Dates
Basic Rate
Vacation Pay 10%
Welt3re
Pension
Training
S.U.B.
Article 23
Article 30
Denovo
May 28/07 July 1107
31.66
31.71
3.17
3.17
2.00
1.95
5.50
5.50
0.35
0.35
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.03
O.DJ
0.02
0.02
ocs
0.01
0.01
O.P.T.P.F.
0.23
0.23
Sick & Distressed Fund
0.03
0.03
Union Field Dues
0.68
0.68
Charitable Donation
0.01
0.01
Contingency Fund
0.10
0.10
Stabilization Fund
1.00
1.00
TOTAL
44.99
44.99
Zone Association Fund
0.35
0.35
MIAC/WTF Funds
0.09
0.09
TOTAL
45.43
45.43
After Tax Deductions:
Union Field Dues
0.68
0.68
O.P.T.P.F.
0.23
0.23
ocs
0.01
0.01
Foreman: Working
+ I 0%, Area + 20%
239
Nov 1107
32.05
3.20
2.00
5.50
0.35
0.10
0.10
0.03
0.02
0.01
0.23
0.03
0.68
0.01
0.10
1.00
45.41
0.35
0.09
45.85
May 1/08
33.45
3.34
2.05
5.64
0.35
0.10
0.10
0.03
·0.04
0.01
0.23
0.03
0.71
0.01
0.10
1.00
47.19
0.35
0.09
47.63
May l/09
35.01
3.50
2.10
5.80
0.35
0.10
0.10
0.03
0.04
0.01
0.23
0.03
0.74
0.01
0.10
1.00
49.15
0.35
0.09
49.59
0.68
0.23
0.01
0.71
0.23
0.01
0.74
0.23
0.01
Work Week: 36 hours
. APPENDIX 13
ZONE 13 OTTAWA -LOCAL UNION71
WAGE SCHEDULES
Effective Dates
Basic Rate
Vacation Pay 11%
Welfare
Pension
Training
S.U.B.
Article 23
Article 30
Denovo
ocs
O.P.T.P.F.
Stabilization Fund
Union Field Dues
TOTAL
Zone Association Fund
M1AC/WTF Funds
TOTAL
After Tax Deductions:
Union Field Dues
O.P.T.P.F.
ocs
May 28/07
30.72
3.38
2.92
5.95
0.40
May 1/08
3l.S8
3.47
3.02
6.21
0.40
May 1/09
32.63
3.59
3.12
6.47
0.40
0.10
O.Q3
0.02
0.01
0.23
L30
0.94
46.00
0.32
0.09
46.41
0.10
0.03
0.04
0.01
0.23
L30
0.97
47.36
0.32
0.09
47.77
0.10
0.03
0.04
0.01
0.23
L30
0.99
48.91
0.32
0.09
49.32
0.94
0.23
0.01
0.97
0.23
0.01
0.99
0.23
0.01
Local 71 do not have "Union Field Dues", "Ontario Pipe Trades Promotion Fund" or
"OCS (Ontario Construction Secretariat) Fund" included in the Base Rate. In this
case each fund is added to the Base Rate for taxing only. The full amount of each
fund is deducted and remitted in accordance with the local Appendix. Vacation Pay
is calculated only on the specified Base Rate. The MIAC/WTF Funds are GST
taxable; GST Registration number for these funds is: 124252065.
Foreman
Work Week
General+ 20%, Foreman+ 15%
36 hours
240
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' APPENDI X 13A
ZONE 13A RENFRE W- LOCAL UNION 71
WAGE SCHEDU LES
Effective Dates
Basic Rate
Vacation Pay 11%
Welfare
Pension
Training
S.U.B.
Article 23
Article 30
Denavo
ocs
O.P.T.P.F.
Stabilizati on Fund
Union Field Dues
TOTAL
Zone Associatio n Fund
MIAC/WT F Funds
TOTAL
After Tax Deductions:
Union Field Dues
O.P.T.P.F.
ocs
May 28/07
May I/08
May 1/09
30.72
3.38
2.92
5.95
0.40
31.58
3.47
3.02
6.21
0.40
32.63
3.59
3.12
6.47
0.40
0.10
0.03
0.02
0.01
0.23
1.30
0.94
46.00
0.32
0.09
46.41
0.10
0.03
0.04
0.01
0.23
1.30
0.97
47.36
0.32
0.09
47.77
0.10
0.03
0.04
0.01
0.23
1.30
0.99
48.91
0.32
0.09
49.32
0.94
0.23
0.01
0.97
0.23
0.01
0.99
0.23
0.01
Local 71 do not have "Union Field Dues", "Ontario Pipe Trades Promotion Fund" or
11
0CS (Ontario Constructi on Secretariat) Fund" included in the Base Rate. In this
case each fund is added to the Base Rate for taxing only. The full amount of each
fund is deducted and remitted in accordance with the local Appendix. Vacation Pay
is calculated only on the specified Base Rate. The MIAC/WTF Funds are GST
taxable; GST Registration number for these funds is: 124252065 .
Foreman
Work Week
General+ 20%, Foreman+ 15%
36 hours
241
APPEND IX 13B
ZONE 13B CORNW ALL- LOCAL UNION 71
WAGE SCHEDU LES
Effective Dates
Basic Rate
Vacation Pay 11%
Welfare
Pension
Training
S.U.B.
Article 23
Article 30
Den avo
O.P.T.P.F.
ocs
Stabilization Fund
Union Field Dues
TOTAL
Zone Association Fund
M!AC/W TF Funds
TOTAL
After Tax Deductions:
Union Field Dues
O.P.T.P.F.
ocs
May 28/07
30.72
3.38
2.92
5.95
0.40
May 1/08
31.58
3.47
3.02
6.21
0.40
May 1/09
32.63
3.59
3.12
6.47
0.40
0.10
0.03
0.02
0.23
0.01
1.30
0.94
46.00
0.32
0.09
46.41
0.10
0.03
0.04
0.23
0.01
1.30
0.97
47.36
0.32
0.09
47.77
0.10
0.03
0.04
0.23
0.01
1.30
0.99
48.91
0.32
0.09
49.32
0.94
0.23
0.01
0.97
0.23
0.01
0.99
0.23
0.01
Local 819 do not have "Union Field Dues" or "Ontario Pipe
Pwmotio n
Fund/OC S (Ontario Construction Secretariat) Fund" included inTrades
the Base Rate. In
this case each fund is added to the Base Rate for taxing only. The full amount
of
each fund is deducted and remitted in accordance with the local Appendix. Vacation
Pay is calculated only on the specified Base Rate. The MIAC/WTF Funds
are GST
taxable; GST Registration number for these funds is: 124252065.
Foreman
Work Week
Sub. +10%, Foreman + 15%
36 hours
242